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Originally Published 4 months ago — by Reuters
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres emphasized the importance of China's support for multilateralism during a meeting with President Xi Jinping in Tianjin, highlighting China's role as a key pillar in the global system amid challenges to multilateral efforts.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by UN News
UN Secretary-General Guterres urges diplomacy and an immediate ceasefire following US military strikes on Iran's nuclear sites, warning of a dangerous cycle of destruction in the region.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Al Jazeera English
The Taliban declined an invitation to a UN-sponsored meeting in Doha, setting conditions that were deemed unacceptable by UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, including restrictions on engaging with other Afghan representatives and demands resembling recognition. The meeting aimed to address various issues in Afghanistan, but the Taliban's absence highlighted the ongoing international dispute over the bans on female education and employment. Guterres emphasized the need to revoke these restrictions and called for clear consultations with the Taliban to address concerns and create a coordinated approach to engaging with the de facto authorities of Afghanistan.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by POLITICO Europe
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has called for the reform of the UN Security Council and the global financial system to reflect the current world order. Guterres criticized the outdated and unfair global financial architecture, which has failed to act as a global safety net during the COVID-19 pandemic and the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The UN Security Council has also come under fire for its ineffectiveness due to Russia's veto power.