Hey news lovers! UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has given a major shoutout to China's proposed global initiatives, saying they're totally compatible with the UN Charter – and that's a huge win for multilateralism! 🌍🤝
Speaking ahead of the upcoming UN General Assembly High-level Week in New York, Guterres underlined that "in these global initiatives there is a full respect to multilateralism, full support of the UN as the central piece of multilateral institutions and a strong commitment in relation to the international cooperation and the peaceful resolution of conflicts."
That's right: these proposals aren't just suggestions – they're squarely in line with the values of the UN Charter.
Next week, nearly 150 heads of state and government will land in New York for a week packed with dialogue and mediation. Guterres himself plans over 150 bilateral meetings – basically world-leader speed-dating – to spark direct talks, bridge divides, and reduce risks.
He's calling on everyone to make this the "week of solutions" for:
- Peace in Gaza, Ukraine & Sudan ✌️
- Climate action 🌱
- Responsible innovation 🤖
- Equality for women and girls 👩🎓
- Financing Sustainable Development Goals 💸
- A stronger United Nations 💪
With challenges this big, Guterres wants cooperation front and center. Let's tune in and see if global unity can really take flight! 🚀
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UN chief: China-proposed global initiatives compatible with UN Charter
cgtn.com
