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September 16, 2025 UN
New York is preparing to host leaders from nearly 150 countries and governments for the 80th High-Level Week of the General Assembly. The UN Secretary-General said the world was in “uncharted waters” and stressed that the coming week should be a time for solutions, not political rivalries.
"Some call this the World Cup of Diplomacy. But this is not about scoring points, it is about solving problems. There is too much at stake," he said at a press conference at the Organization's headquarters.
António Guterres noted that the global community is facing growing problems: growing geopolitical tensions, a crisis of international cooperation, numerous conflicts, climate change, and the uncontrolled development of new technologies.
According to the Secretary-General, the next week will offer opportunities for dialogue and mediation: "This UN week offers every opportunity for dialogue and mediation. Every opportunity to develop solutions. Thousands of world leaders will meet here."
He said he would hold more than 150 bilateral meetings and would use each one to urge leaders to talk directly to each other, "reduce risks" and "find solutions."
Our times require more than posturing and promises.
Guterres stressed that people around the world are looking not for words, but for action: “Our times demand more than posturing and promises. They demand that leaders make progress and deliver on their commitments.”
The Secretary General highlighted key areas in which concrete steps are needed, primarily peace and conflict resolution.
"Let this week be a week of decisions. For peace – in Gaza, Ukraine, Sudan and beyond – and a just and lasting peace in the Middle East based on the principle of two states," he said.
He also stressed the need to find solutions in areas such as climate, technology including AI, the fight for gender equality, financing for development and UN reform.
In closing, Guterres stressed: “The UN is the place. Next week is the time. Leaders must get serious – and act.”
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