US EditionGuterres warns of ‘powerful forces’ undermining ‘global cooperation’
Guterres highlighted rising military spending of $2.7 trillion and AI-driven falsehoods as threats to global cooperation and called for UN reforms to strengthen multilateralism.
- On Jan 17, António Guterres, UN Secretary‑General, warned of powerful forces undermining global cooperation during his keynote at Methodist Central Hall, London.
- Guterres said 2025 had been a profoundly challenging year for international cooperation, citing vicious wars in Gaza, Ukraine and Sudan, AI-driven falsehoods, surging military spending, and crackdowns on civil society and journalists.
- As an example of cooperation, Guterres highlighted the marine biological diversity treaty, coming into force on Saturday, as the first legal framework for two‑thirds of oceans beyond national limits.
- He urged delegates to secure full respect for international law and defend multilateralism, calling for reforms to international financial systems and the Security Council to reflect a modern world.
- In a symbolic venue, Methodist Central Hall sheltered civilians during the Blitz as over 1,000 delegates including Annalena Baerbock, Professor Brian Cox and Maya Ghazal gathered Saturday, organised by the United Nations Association‑UK.
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