UN Secretary-General António Guterres Tuesday delivered his final address to the United Nations General Assembly, making a passionate plea for “a world built on interdependence” and global cooperation.
: Guterres criticized “might-makes-right” politics, telling superpowers that their power has limits and that military, economic, or technological might alone cannot guarantee peace and stability.
He renewed his strong call to reform the UN Security Council, arguing that current global governance structures reflect a bygone era and are too divided to stop modern conflicts.
On the Artificial Intelligence: Guterres warned against “technology without accountability,” urging world leaders to establish cooperative rules and transparent governance for AI, stressing that life and death choices must never be left to machines.
Global Conflicts & Climate: He addressed ongoing crises in the Middle East—cautioning against West Bank settlement expansions that threaten a two-state solution—and condemned Russia’s violation of the UN Charter in Ukraine.
He also sounded the alarm on the escalating climate crisis and fossil-fuel dependence.
Gender Parity: Celebrating a milestone for the organization, Guterres noted that the UN successfully achieved gender parity across its senior leadership, headquarters, and professional staff.
