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UN secretary-general urges Security Council reform, highlights 'Pact for the Future'
Summary
United Nations Secretary‑General António Guterres told the Security Council that the organization must update its structures and working methods to meet 21st‑century threats, urging member states to back the Pact for the Future and to strengthen peace operations, disarmament efforts and inclusion of developing countries.
United Nations Secretary‑General António Guterres told the Security Council that the United Nations must modernize its institutions and working methods to better prevent conflict, manage global risks and support development.
Guterres’ remarks — delivered as the organization marks its eightieth anniversary — focused on a multilateral reform package known as the “Pact for the Future,” which he said aims to strengthen peace operations, advance disarmament, and give developing countries greater voice in global decision‑making. “We have the hardware for international cooperation, but the software needs an update,” Guterres said.
Why this matters: Guterres framed reform as essential to addressing concurrent global crises — from the climate emergency and rising inequalities to the risk of nuclear conflict and the rapid spread of powerful technologies such as artificial intelligence. He urged members of the Council to rebuild trust in…
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