UN Secretary General at the summit of the African Union and the European Union in Angola. “The world is changing at a radical pace”: Guterres on the new architecture of stability Peace and Security
The world is changing at a “radical pace”: technology is rapidly developing, climate chaos is intensifying, and inequality is growing. With these words, the UN Secretary-General opened his speech at the 7th annual summit of the African Union and the European Union in Luanda, Angola.
Expanding the role of the Global South
The UN chief stressed that a multipolar world in itself does not guarantee stability: “Today’s multipolarity, to be successful, also needs multilateral institutions and multilateral dynamics,” Guterres said.
He noted that partnership between The African Union and the European Union can 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 in the international arena.
The Secretary General spoke about the need to reform the global financial architecture. He said the current system is “unfair and ineffective” and “favors rich countries.” He called for radical changes, including reducing the debt burden of developing countries.
Africa is rich in renewable energy
Guterres recalled that Africa is rich in solar energy, wind energy, and minerals, the demand for which will triple by 2030. He emphasized the need to move away from the old model of resource 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 peace and security issues. The Secretary General called the war against Ukraine “the worst conflict in Europe” in recent decades, which has led to civilian suffering and serious upheavals in the global economy. Guterres.
He again emphasized the need to provide African countries with permanent membership in the UN Security Council and called for funding for peacekeeping operations led by the African Union.
The Secretary General also recalled that 40 percent of UN members are EU and AU countries, which means that these two regional forces are capable of becoming the engine of global stability.