ZAGREB, Oct 24, 2020 – On the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the United Nations, and on the occasion of the UN Day, celebrated on 24 October, Croatia’s Foreign and European Affairs Ministry stated on Saturday that the UN was seen as a pillar of peace and security, development and human rights.
Considering its foreign policy activities, Croatia strongly supports the main activities of this organisation and is committed to the process of strengthening the UN system in addressing important and topical issues, the ministry says in a press release.
It recalls that Croatia was admitted to this international organisation 28 years ago.
Since then, Croatia has advocated the strengthening of international cooperation and multilateralism, and has achieved pronounced results during its participation and work in the UN bodies including Security Council and Economic and Social Council, Peacebuilding Commission and the Human Rights Council.
The year 2020 marks the 75th anniversary of the United Nations and its founding Charter. 24 October has been celebrated as United Nations Day since 1948.
