UN Secretary-General Guterres assesses global issues at the end of his term
As United Nations leader António Guterres prepares to leave office, he drew attention to the importance of international cooperation in the face of global divisions and crises.
As his term nears its end, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres called for the reform of international institutions, drawing attention to vital global challenges such as artificial intelligence, climate change, and deepening inequality.
Global Crises and Division
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres stated that the world is deeply divided and facing numerous existential threats. Uncontrolled artificial intelligence, rapidly worsening climate change, and rising inequality are among these threats.
Security Council and Geopolitical Divisions
As Guterres prepares to step down at the end of this year after nearly a decade in office, he emphasized that major geopolitical rifts and the paralysis in the Security Council have created an environment of impunity. Conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East stand out as concrete examples of this situation.
International Cooperation and Call for Reform
Arguing that international cooperation must be enhanced in the face of the global challenges encountered, Guterres stated that global institutions such as the United Nations and the International Monetary Fund need to be reformed.
Security Measures for Artificial Intelligence
Guterres expressed that the urgent establishment of strict security measures and legal boundaries is essential in the field of artificial intelligence, which is one of today's greatest technological challenges.