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U.N. spokesperson defers on global growth outlook, points to UNCTAD and major economies' leadership
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A reporter cited a UNCTAD forecast that global growth could slow to 2.6%; the U.N. spokesperson said UNCTAD should be asked for details and said the secretary-general lacks direct economic levers but urged greater cooperation and leadership from major economies.
A reporter asked the United Nations whether the organization could take concrete steps after a UNCTAD report projecting global growth to slow to 2.6%. The U.N. spokesperson said that question is best directed to UNCTAD, noting that the secretary-general does not control economic levers.
The spokesperson said the U.N. emphasizes greater cooperation and use of international trade agreements and said major economies such as the United States and China have leadership roles to play in ensuring global economic stability. The briefing did not offer new economic policy measures or specific commitments from member states.
