UN General Assembly
2009

foster the policies and ideals of UNESCO. As a member of the European Union (EU), Bulgaria is dedicated to the spirit of multilateralism and therefore fully supports the efforts to strengthen the United Nations capacity to deliver effective international responses to global challenges. The most pressing issues that require our attention are undoubtedly the global economic and financial crisis and the negative impact of climate change. In this light, we particularly appreciate the Secretary-General’s initiative to convene the United Nations Summit on Climate Change on 22 September. Furthermore, I would like to express our support for the statement made by the President of France at this general debate. We are indeed running out of time, and if we want to reach an agreement in Copenhagen, timely action is needed. In the globalized world of the twenty-first century, my country strongly reiterates its full commitment to the principle of effective multilateralism based on international law, the United Nations Charter and the United Nations system, which place the human being and human security, rights and