U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres used his final address to the General Assembly’s annual gathering of world leaders to call for a stronger commitment to global cooperation.
He urged countries to build “a world built on interdependence,” arguing that shared challenges cannot be solved through isolation or unilateral action.
Key takeaways:
• Guterres emphasized that nations are increasingly connected through security, trade, public health and climate risks.
• His remarks come as governments confront wars, humanitarian crises and widening political divisions.
• The secretary-general called for renewed faith in international institutions and collective problem-solving.
• The address marked his final appearance before the General Assembly as secretary-general, adding significance to his appeal for unity.
The speech offered a broad defense of multilateralism at a moment when international cooperation faces mounting pressure. Follow live updates: https://t.co/miNOSzSYbi