UN Secretary-General António Guterres called this Tuesday for “solidarity” and “cooperation” to face the multiple challenges of a “world in danger”, at the opening of the 77th UN General Assembly.
“We face a world in peril through our work to promote peace, human rights and sustainable development,” Guterres said, citing conflict and climate change, a “broken global financial system”, poverty, inequality, hunger and the divisions.
“Addressing common challenges will require continued solidarity as we demonstrate the great promise and potential of this organization,” said the secretary ahead of the high-level meeting of the General Assembly.
Next week, dozens of heads of state and government from around the world will take turns to address the General Assembly. Guterres will not travel to London for the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II, according to his spokesman.
