He said the UN Charter has stood the test of time. "Drafted following the utter collapse of international order, it helped to stitch the world back together. Drawn up as the full scope of the Holocaust was emerging, it is part of the global bulwark against international crimes today."

"Today, the charter's principles -- non-use of force, peaceful settlement of disputes, non-intervention, cooperation, self-determination and the sovereign equality of member states -- remain the foundation of international relations. The values it proclaims -- equal rights, nondiscrimination, tolerance and good neighbourliness -- remain guideposts for global harmony."

However, he said, the challenges the world faces have evolved, the drivers of conflict have become more complex, new threats have emerged, and the consequences of instability now flow far beyond their source.

"While the charter's principles are as relevant as ever, we must continue to update its tools, we must use those tools with greater determination, and we must go back to the charter's roots for inspiration," he said.

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