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Baerbock sets 'Better Together' agenda as president of UN General Assembly's 80th session
Summary
President of the General Assembly Annalena Baerbock laid out priorities for the UN's 80th session, urging unity, sustainable development acceleration, funding and efficiency reforms, a strengthened role for the General Assembly on peace and security, and an inclusive, multilingual approach to selecting the next secretary-general.
President of the General Assembly Annalena Baerbock delivered the opening address for the UN General Assemblye28099s 80th session, stressing a theme of "Better together" and calling for renewed multilateral cooperation to address armed conflict, financing shortfalls and lagging progress on the Sustainable Development Goals.
Baerbock said her office will pursue a trust-based dialogue among member states and place a priority on making the organization "fit for purpose" through better funding, efficiency and inclusiveness. "My door will always be open for everyone, better together," she said.
The president emphasized three principal objectives: uphold the UN Charter and the Organizatione28099s founding principles; accelerate delivery on the 2030 Agenda for…
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