“In a world in which the only certainty is uncertainness, it means things will almost certainly obtain far worse”. In closing, he implored the ambassadors to prioritize conversation and diplomacy; trade political differences for political may to find solutions; and focus on what unites us.
‘Dramatically’ evolving conflict
“The Black Sea Grain Initiative shows that the United Nations still has a unique and natural part in brokering solutions to global challenges”, said the EL chief, urging Member Says to “build on and expand such innovative approaches”. Emerging from the COVID-19 pandemic, and grappling with all the climate crisis, protracted financial debt, and food and energy emergencies, he said that one thing is clear: “These global challenges are far too great for any one nation to handle alone”. Secretary-General António Guterres (third from here at table) addresses the Security Council meeting on maintenance of worldwide peace and security, with a focus on a new orientation pertaining to reformed multilateralism. Pointing to the Our Common Agenda report – a blueprint for worldwide cooperation and reinvigorated multilateralism – he attested that strengthening multilateralism has been their “highest priority”. He said that the Security Council veto offers opened a door for a new form of collaboration and responsibility as the General Assembly continues to be obliged to step up whenever decisions are blocked.
Peace agenda
Csaba Kőrösi, President from the seventy-seventh session of the United Nations General Assembly, addresses the safety Council meeting on repair off international peace and security, with a focus on a new alignment for reformed multilateralism. He underscored the importance which the Security Council and the Common Assembly work together to ensure basic safety and wellbeing, ensure humanitarian aid delivery, strengthen inclusive peace processes, and ensure conflict-related sexual violence security. UN General Set up President Csaba Kőrösi informed the ambassadors that the planet was at an “historic crossroads” in which international rules, norms, instruments, and institutions that have guided relations for over 75 years are facing deep, existential, questions of importance “at a time when the globe needs them most”. “During the dark periods of the Cold War, collective decision-making and constant dialogue in the Security Council maintained a functioning, in case imperfect, system of collective security” that has prevented military issue between the major powers, even now, he said. “I will convene a formal debate to the use of the veto in the General Assembly in 2023…and the right way to bring our two internal organs working closer together, preventing powering their function, in support of each peace and prosperity”, Mister. Kőrösi informed the Council.
Pioneering actions
It will also look to Member Says to reinforce multilateral solutions plus manage geopolitical competition; necessitate new norms, regulations, and accountability mechanisms; and consider how to engage with non-State stars. UN Photo/Loey Felipe “The people all of us serve do not neatly manage their lives into boxes labelled ‘human rights’, ‘development’ and ‘peace’”, he contended. “It is our responsibility…to respond to that…across bodies, internal organs and processes – plus build on efforts already underway”. However , the top UN official continued, “conflict has evolved dramatically”.
And in the context of multilateralism, the UN chief received attention to the proposed Biennial Summit between the Economic and Social Council ( ECOSOC ), G20 Heads of State and Government, himself, and international financial institutions, as “an important step towards better dexterity of global governance, as well as the creation of a global financial system that is fit for today’s world”.
“The challenge ahead is clear…to conserve succeeding generations from the scourge of war…with a energized multilateralism that is effective, representative and inclusive, ” he or she added.
Raison d’être
He pointed to basic changes in how wars are fought, by who, and where, as well as cheaper and more sophisticated lethal weapons, warning that “humankind has the ability to annihilate itself entirely”. He mentioned the war in Ukraine as one example of “failed collective action”, flagging that “not a single Council resolution has been adopted to mitigate the exact type of turmoil the UN was created in order to prevent”. For the UN to prove its relevance, it must deliver options, continued the Assembly President. “Frameworks for global cooperation have not kept pace with this development. Our toolbox, norms, and approaches need upgrading”.
‘Step beyond power’
UN Photo/Loey Felipe He noted this year, the General Assembly experienced passed many important promises, including those on the battle in Ukraine, the right to some healthy environment, and the technique Council’s veto. “Cyberspace, supply chains, migration, information, trade and financial services, and investments” are being weaponized, Mr. Guterres continued.
