UN General Assembly
2008

responsibility. Both are qualities that we look for and find in the United Nations: in the spirit of its Charter, and in the promotion of mutual respect and equality among nations and peoples. Multilateralism lies at the core of the international system and inspires strong motivation and commitment. That is why the United Nations provides a reliable framework for maintaining international peace and security, strengthening democracy, protecting human rights and freedoms, respecting international law and fostering the economic and social development of all States. Today, the world Organization is going through a process of necessary reform prompted by great achievements, but also by some setbacks, and even failures. Montenegro supports a process of pragmatic reform at the United Nations. As a small State, we are particularly interested in strengthening the authority of the General Assembly and other main United Nations bodies. 08-52272 2 The Security Council lies at the heart of the overall reform process and needs to be transformed taking into account equitable regional representation, transparency and improvement in its working methods. Montenegro supports intergovernmental negotiations.