Now, more than ever, multilateralism and the rules-based international order are challenged.
And now, more than ever, our partners are looking to the European Union to stand up exactly
for multilateralism and the rules-based international order with a strong United Nations at its
core: as European Union, we are determined to preserve it. Investing in our partnership with
the UN is natural as we share the same fundamental values and goals. Together, we join forces
in our work around the world and in Europe, for sustainable development, peace and security,
and humanely and respectfully managed migration. And together we fight for education for all,
gender equality and human rights.” High Representative / Vice-President Mogherini, on the United Nations Day, 24 October 2018