During his speech at Beijing's Beida University, Italian President Sergio Mattarella firmly addressed the current international situation, openly criticizing the actions of the Russian Federation. Mattarella emphasized how unacceptable it is that a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council, the body responsible for defending world peace, violated fundamental norms of international law with the invasion of Ukraine.
"It is unacceptable that the Russian Federation, a permanent member of the UN Security Council, has violated the fundamental norms of international law," Mattarella stated. He clearly stated his position, emphasizing that such behavior could lead the community of states toward barbarism.
China's Role on the International Stage
In his speech, Mattarella then acknowledged China's important role in international life, expressing clear expectations for the country.
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Call for peace and international law
Mattarella concluded his speech by addressing China directly, urging it to work to end Russian aggression against Ukraine. He emphasized the essential need for the principles of the United Nations Charter and international law to be the basis for a just and lasting peace. "To acquiesce in such behavior would mean consigning the community of states to barbarism," Mattarella reiterated, calling for solid international cooperation for peace.
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