Dureza tells UN body not to interfere in other countries’ affairs 498 SHARES Share it! Share TweetBy Roy MabasaPresidential Adviser on the Peace Process Jesus Dureza has called on members of the United Nations Alliance of Civilization (UNAOC) to refrain from being “self-appointed guardians of shared values” and interfering in the internal affairs of other countries. Speaking at the just concluded Eighth Global Forum of the UNAOC at the UN headquarters in New York City, Dureza urged the body to desist from being intrusive and judgmental in viewing other countries differently from their own sets of standards. Former UN Secretary General Kofi Anan described it as a “soft power” tool for bridging divides and promoting understanding between countries or identity groups, all with a view toward preventing conflict and promoting social cohesion. Gauging from the country’s long years of experience in working for peace, Dureza said it is a must to address the root cause and know what are the “triggers” of conflict in order to work for durable and sustainable peace.

Source: Manila Bulletin November 25, 2018 07:41 UTC