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UN Secretary-General urges renewed commitment to U.N. Charter on 80th anniversary
Summary
Speaking to the U.N. General Assembly, Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said the 80th anniversary of the U.N. Charter is a moment to "respect and renew" commitment to international law and multilateralism amid wars, humanitarian crises, climate extremes and technological change.
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres told the U.N. General Assembly that the 80th anniversary of the U.N. Charter is a moment for member states to "respect and renew" their commitment to international law and collective action.
Guterres said the charter, adopted after World War II, "is a declaration of hope and the foundation of international cooperation for a better world," and he urged governments to defend its purposes and principles against what he described as unprecedented assaults. "The Charter of The United Nations is not optional. It is not an a la carte menu," he said.
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