Bali
Indonesia
Secretary-General's video message to the Bali Democracy Forum
Statements | António Guterres, Secretary-General
Statements | António Guterres, Secretary-General
Your Excellency, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Indonesia, Ibu Retno Marsudi, Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen,
I am pleased to send my greetings to the Bali Democracy Forum.
Let me begin by thanking Indonesia for its commitment to multilateralism and international cooperation, including as a current member of the UN Security Council.
This year, as the United Nations marks its 75th anniversary, Indonesia celebrates its 75th Anniversary of independence. A proud nation founded on the principle of unity in diversity that has forged a path to democracy and tolerance.
But we mark these milestones at a time of great challenge.
Inequalities are growing everywhere.
The climate emergency threatens our shared future.
And a microscopic virus has shaken humanity to its core.
The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed deep fragilities.
But we must not let it undermine democratic values, threaten human rights or be used to restrict civic space.
Civil society, media and science must be part of the solution.
And we must do more — much more — to ensure equality and expand opportunity for women.
Now is the time to move our world forward without leaving anyone behind.
Excellencies,
The Bali Democracy Forum underscores the importance of the guiding values of freedom, inclusion, and respect for one another.
International solidarity and political leadership are critical.
Together, let us work for peace, sustainable development and human rights for all.
I wish you great success.
Thank you.
I am pleased to send my greetings to the Bali Democracy Forum.
Let me begin by thanking Indonesia for its commitment to multilateralism and international cooperation, including as a current member of the UN Security Council.
This year, as the United Nations marks its 75th anniversary, Indonesia celebrates its 75th Anniversary of independence. A proud nation founded on the principle of unity in diversity that has forged a path to democracy and tolerance.
But we mark these milestones at a time of great challenge.
Inequalities are growing everywhere.
The climate emergency threatens our shared future.
And a microscopic virus has shaken humanity to its core.
The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed deep fragilities.
But we must not let it undermine democratic values, threaten human rights or be used to restrict civic space.
Civil society, media and science must be part of the solution.
And we must do more — much more — to ensure equality and expand opportunity for women.
Now is the time to move our world forward without leaving anyone behind.
Excellencies,
The Bali Democracy Forum underscores the importance of the guiding values of freedom, inclusion, and respect for one another.
International solidarity and political leadership are critical.
Together, let us work for peace, sustainable development and human rights for all.
I wish you great success.
Thank you.