UN General Assembly
2002

on its fortieth anniversary, Jamaica reaffirms its faith in the United Nations and proclaims its unwavering commitment to multilateralism. Over its 40 years Jamaica has played its part through active participation in widening the reach of the United Nations into a range of activities and programmes critical to global development and world peace. Our policy is to support the strengthening of the United Nations system and to uphold its moral authority. In a world of many nations with diverse interests and of great disparities in wealth and military power, it is an indispensable instrument in the promotion of the rule of law in international affairs and in the peaceful settlement of disputes. With the changing nature and growing complexity of international affairs, especially in the context of globalization and with the emergence of new challenges to peace and security, the fulfilment of the United Nations' role remains critical. Now, more than ever before, we need to strengthen the structures and institutions of the international system to safeguard our common interests in achieving a global order of peace