“2010 marks the sixty-fifth anniversary of the end of the Second World War, which brought untold sorrow to mankind. The importance of this date for the UN, and all members of the international community, was again highlighted at the special commemorative meeting of the General Assembly on May 6, 2010.

 

“We appreciate the historic significance of this event, which rid the peoples of this planet from fascist tyranny, including the liberation of the concentration camps; an event which opened the way for the formation of a new world on the principles of international cooperation and dialogue for peace and respect for the law, created the preconditions for the formation of the foundations of the contemporary international system, and re-established faith in the ideals of human rights and human dignity. The Victory in World War II created the conditions for establishing the United Nations Organization and at the same time confirmed the feasibility and inevitability of the solution of the global problems facing humanity only through joint efforts.

 

“We will never forget the sacrifices made in the name of the Victory over the forces of destruction and barbarism, we admire the courage of those who fought against fascism, both at the front and in the Nazi-occupied territories, revere the memory of the millions of people of different nationalities and religions who gave their lives for the triumph of freedom and justice. The memory of those events will be preserved and passed to new generations. It was a common Victory over a common enemy who had thrown down a challenge to all humanity.