Putin vows to defend UN’s key role in Middle East

As the Syrian conflict continues into the second year, there is evidence that turmoil in Libya, which has lost track of its military arsenals, has aggravated the situation in Mali and subsequently provoked the recent terrorist attack in Algeria, Vladimir Putin stressed.

 “These unfortunate circumstances force Russia to keep defending the rule of law and the central role of the United Nations,” Mr. Putin said.

The Russian leader vowed that his country, as a permanent member state of the UN Security Council, “feels responsible for maintaining global security and is set to cooperate with its partners in order to address global concerns.”

President Putin also pointed out that Russia was a staunch supporter of a peaceful settlement though political dialogue who respected the right of other nations to sovereignty, territorial integrity and equality ,according to Voice of Russia, RIA.

 “I believe it is the only viable attitude in the world where threats and challenges are on the rise,” he added.

Putin’s remarks came during receiving  credentials of 19 new ambassadors of 19 countries.

The credentials were presented by ambassadors of Spain, Cuba, Mexico, Serbia, Australia, Estonia, the Philippines, Sudan, Egypt, New Zealand and other countries.

M.D