sovereignty

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“Security in the Arctic must …be achieved collectively,” they wrote, “by upholding the principles of the UN Charter, including sovereignty, territorial integrity and the inviolability of borders.”

From Salon

They also called for "upholding the principles of the UN Charter, including sovereignty, territorial integrity and the inviolability of borders".

From BBC

China, Turkey and the African Union were among those criticising Israel's step, while the European Union said Somalia's sovereignty should be respected.

From BBC

China argues that various pieces of evidence, from pottery shards to navigational guides used by Chinese fishermen, back up its claims of historical sovereignty.

From BBC

“Only the people can build their own future, decide their path, exercise sovereignty over their natural resources, and freely define their form of government,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times