UN General Assembly
2009

responsibility of the people. We recently witnessed the post-electoral crisis in Iran. We are concerned about the deteriorating human rights situation and the violent crackdowns there. If the Iranian Government seeks recognition as the representative of its people, it should respect human rights. If the Iranian Government seeks the respect of the international community, it should comply with the relevant resolutions of the Security Council. By doing so, Iran could become a genuine contributor to peace and stability in the whole region. Latvia has been steadfast in the global efforts to combat the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction. We are sure that the 2010 Review Conference of the Parties to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons will be an important milestone in that process. Latvia is convinced that it will promote the aims of non-proliferation, disarmament and the use of nuclear energy for exclusively peaceful purposes. This fall we will celebrate the sixtieth anniversary of the four Geneva Conventions. The character of armed conflict is constantly changing, and new challenges, such as terrorism, arise. Still, the