UN Security Council marks 25 years of September 11 attacks with minute of silence

Members of the United Nations Security Council held, this Friday, a minute of silence in memory of the victims of the September 11, 2001 attacks. The minute was held at the beginning of a meeting that marked the 25 years since the terrorist attacks that killed approximately three thousand people. The solemn tribute gathered the representatives of the member countries of the council to recognize the victims and the impact of the attacks that occurred a quarter of a century ago. The moment of silence symbolized the international recognition of the tragedy that marked contemporary history. This commemoration at the highest security body of the United Nations reinforces the historical importance of the attacks and their lasting impact on international politics.