Macron Calls for Restoration of International Order, Asking 'Will We Return to the Law of the Jungle?'

French President Emmanuel Macron urged countries on September 22 (local time) to restore an international order centered on international law and the United Nations to counter abuses of power reminiscent of the "law of the jungle."

According to AFP, President Macron asked in a speech at the UN General Assembly in New York, "Do we wish to return to the law of the jungle and live in a state of nature, or do we wish to live in a civilized international community?"

"My message is to stand firm," Macron emphasized. "Do not give in to what is happening. Do not give in to the rhetoric of defeat that leads to the abuses of power by empires, threatening the sovereignty of several nations."

President Macron also called for international cooperation to build artificial intelligence models independent of major powers.

"We do not want anyone to become a vassal of the major powers," he said, adding, "We must come together to build open-source frontier models, cutting-edge models."

AFP interpreted "major powers" as a reference to the United States and China.

President Macron called for an end to strikes on energy infrastructure in Russia and Ukraine.

"We must protect civilians," he said. "That is why we support a moratorium on airstrikes against energy and civilian infrastructure."

Regarding the Gaza Strip, he pointed out, "What credibility would we have if we turned a blind eye to Gaza? Some claim peace has arrived, but that has failed to even open the path for humanitarian aid. This is a sight that shames us all."

(Photo: AP, Yonhap News)
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