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November 24, 2025 Peace and security
The world is changing at a "radical pace": technology is advancing rapidly, climate chaos is intensifying, and inequality is growing. These were the words with which the UN Secretary-General opened his speech at the 7th annual African Union-European Union summit in Luanda, Angola.
Expanding the Role of the Global South
The UN chief emphasized that a multipolar world does not in itself guarantee stability: "Today's multipolarity, to be successful, also requires multilateral institutions and multilateral dynamics," Guterres said.
He noted that the partnership between the African Union and the European Union could become the "axis of a new multipolar world" capable of correcting historical mistakes and expanding the participation of countries of the Global South in decision-making on the international stage.
The Secretary-General spoke of the need to reform the global financial architecture. He said the current system is "unfair and inefficient" and "favors rich countries." He called for radical changes, including reducing the debt burden of developing countries.
Africa is rich in renewable energy
Guterres noted that Africa is rich in solar and wind energy, as well as minerals, the demand for which is expected to triple by 2030. He emphasized the need to move away from the old model of commodity exploitation.
"With the right preparation and funding, the renewable energy revolution can expand opportunities for all of Africa," the UN chief said.
Peace and security
He paid special attention to issues of peace and security. The Secretary-General called the war against Ukraine "the most terrible conflict in Europe" in decades, leading to civilian suffering and serious disruption to the global economy.
"In Sudan, South Sudan, Somalia, Libya, Mali and the Democratic Republic of Congo, countless people are experiencing bloodshed and pain," Guterres said.
He reiterated the need to grant African countries permanent membership in the UN Security Council and called for funding for African Union-led peacekeeping operations.
The Secretary-General also recalled that 40 percent of UN members are EU and AU countries, meaning that these two regional powers are capable of becoming the engine of global stability.
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