Official Statement
Comunicado
24 de febrero de 2022 - 9:33 p. m.
Official Statement 008-22
With regards to the serious deterioration of the situation on Ukraine’s eastern border, the Government of Peru expresses:
1. Its unwavering support for the UN Secretary General's statements, especially concerning the ongoing presence of Russian troops in Donetsk and Luhansk, which constitutes a violation of Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity.
2. The obligations contained in the United Nations Charter concerning friendly relations and cooperation; the threat or use of force against the territorial integrity or political independence of any state; non-intervention in matters which are essentially within the domestic jurisdiction of any state; the settlement of international disputes by peaceful means; are binding for all States and must be observed and complied with in all situations, without exception.
3. Reiterates the imperative need to resume negotiations to reduce tensions, to ease the situation and to engage in the consultations and dialogue urgently needed to find a diplomatic, negotiated, and peaceful solution.
4. Also recalls that a comprehensive and lasting solution to the conflict must safeguard the legitimate security interests of the Parties, in accordance with the principles and norms of the UN Charter and international law.
With regards to the serious deterioration of the situation on Ukraine’s eastern border, the Government of Peru expresses:
1. Its unwavering support for the UN Secretary General's statements, especially concerning the ongoing presence of Russian troops in Donetsk and Luhansk, which constitutes a violation of Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity.
2. The obligations contained in the United Nations Charter concerning friendly relations and cooperation; the threat or use of force against the territorial integrity or political independence of any state; non-intervention in matters which are essentially within the domestic jurisdiction of any state; the settlement of international disputes by peaceful means; are binding for all States and must be observed and complied with in all situations, without exception.
3. Reiterates the imperative need to resume negotiations to reduce tensions, to ease the situation and to engage in the consultations and dialogue urgently needed to find a diplomatic, negotiated, and peaceful solution.
4. Also recalls that a comprehensive and lasting solution to the conflict must safeguard the legitimate security interests of the Parties, in accordance with the principles and norms of the UN Charter and international law.