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The Non-Aligned Movement gathers in Belgrade to commemorate 65 years of its foundation

(ANSA) - BELGRADE, SEP 1 - "At a time when the foundations of the global order are shaking under the blows of a selective approach to international law, the Non-Aligned Movement remains the most solid bastion of multilateralism, defending the idea that the world should belong to everyone, not just those whose economic or military power is currently superior," Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić said today, while hosting a high-level meeting commemorating the 65th anniversary of the first conference. The meeting, held at Tito's monumental Palace of Serbia, the former Yugoslav Federal Palace in New Belgrade, is attended by delegations and leaders from over 30 countries, including four presidents (including Vučić), three prime ministers, and a number of senior state secretaries and foreign ministers. The meeting brings together representatives from the "historic core" of the first conference in 1961, as well as the Movement's current Troika, which includes Azerbaijan, Uganda, and Uzbekistan. India, Somalia, and Tanzania are some of the countries that have sent ministers or delegations. Vučić stated that the Non-Aligned Movement adheres to the UN principle that independent countries' voices have equal moral weight, regardless of geography or wealth. "I am very happy to have the opportunity to host you here in Belgrade exactly 65 years after we all jointly founded the Non-Aligned Movement, when Nehru stated that the world cannot be divided into masters and servants," defining the moral compass that still guides much of humanity today. Nasser emphasised that freedom was earned through justice and equality, which Vučić echoed. The Serbian president announced three new cooperation initiatives among NAM countries: "Digital Non-Aligned," the Non-Aligned Film Festival, and an international seminar for young diplomats from member nations. (ANSA).