Uganda's statement at a UN Security Council meeting on Venezuela

Here is an excerpt of the remarks by Uganda's representative at the UN Security Council emergency meeting on Venezuela in New York on Monday:

I have the honor to deliver this statement on behalf of the Non-Aligned Movement representing 121 member states, united by the shared principle of respect for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of all nations.

The Coordinating Bureau of the Non-Aligned Movement categorically condemns the act of aggression perpetuated by the United States of America against the Bolivian Republic of Venezuela since the early hours of the Jan 3, 2026, which included armed attacks against civilian and military locations in the capital city of Caracas as well as in various other cities of the Venezuelan territory.

The Coordinating Bureau of the Non-Aligned Movement notes that the attacks in question, which blatantly violate the purposes and the principles enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations as well as the norms of international law, constitute an act of war against the Bolivian Republic of Venezuela that undermines both regional and international peace, security and stability while also threatening the very right to life of the Venezuelan people.

The Coordinating Bureau of the Non-Aligned Movement reiterates its full solidarity with the people and government of the Bolivian Republic of Venezuela at this critical time and insists that military solutions are not viable avenues for addressing any issues that may be of concern between members of the international community.