A/HRC/RES/44/11 Expressing its concern at the lack of sufficient solidarity with developing countries in responding to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic and in addressing its dramatic economic and social impact, Emphasizing the importance of international solidarity and cooperation for effectively addressing the challenges of the current global crisis owing to the COVID-19 pandemic, Reaffirming the fact that the widening gap between economically developed and developing countries is unsustainable and that it impedes the realization of human rights in the international community, making it all the more imperative for every nation, according to its capacities, to make the maximum possible effort to close this gap, Affirming the fact that the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals and the realization of the right to development call for a more enlightened approach, mindset and action based on a sense of community and international solidarity, Determined to take new steps forward in the commitment of the international community with a view to achieving substantial progress in human rights endeavours through an increased and sustained effort of international cooperation and solidarity, Asserting the necessity of establishing new, equitable and global links of partnership and intragenerational solidarity for the perpetuation of humankind, Resolved to strive to ensure that present generations are fully aware of their responsibilities towards future ones, and that a better world is possible for both present and future generations, 1. Reaffirms the recognition set forth in the declaration adopted by the Heads of State and Government at the Millennium Summit of the fundamental value of solidarity to international relations in the twenty-first century in stating that global challenges must be managed in a way that distributes costs and burdens fairly, in accordance with the basic principles of equity and social justice, and that those who suffer or benefit least deserve help from those who benefit most; 2. Also reaffirms that international solidarity is not limited to international assistance and cooperation, aid, charity or humanitarian assistance; it is a broader concept and principle that includes sustainability in international relations, especially international economic relations, the peaceful coexistence of all members of the international community, equal partnerships and the equitable sharing of benefits and burdens; 3. Reiterates its determination to contribute to the solution of current world problems through increased international cooperation, to create conditions that will ensure that the needs and interests of future generations are not jeopardized by the burden of the past, and to hand over a better world to future generations; 4. Reaffirms the fact that the promotion of international cooperation is a duty for States, and that it should be implemented without any conditionality and on the basis of mutual respect, in full compliance with the principles and purposes of the Charter of the United Nations, in particular respect for the sovereignty of States, and taking into account national priorities; 5. Recognizes that international solidarity shall be a new foundational principle underpinning contemporary international law; 6. Also recognizes that there is an overwhelming manifestation of solidarity by States, individually and collectively, by civil society, by global social movements and by countless people of goodwill reaching out to others, and that this solidarity is commonly practised at the national, regional and international levels; 7. Acknowledges the increased need for States and other actors to come together and take collective action in solidarity; 8. Urges all States, United Nations agencies, other relevant international organizations and non-governmental organizations to step up and strengthen solidarity and collaboration at this enormously challenging time; 2