António Guterres, United Nations Secretary-General
I welcome the announcement of an agreement to secure a ceasefire and hostage release in Gaza ... To turn this ceasefire into real progress, we need more than the silencing of the guns. We need full, safe and sustained access for humanitarian workers; the removal of red tape and impediments; and the rebuilding of shattered infrastructure. And we need Member States to ensure that humanitarian operations are properly funded to meet the immense needs …The United Nations will provide its full support. We and our partners are prepared to move – now.
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27 October 2025 — Amid deepening global divides and economic uncertainty, the United Nations called for stronger multilateral cooperation and sweeping reforms to global financial and governance systems, emphasising the need for a “networked, multipolar world” where equity and inclusion guide decision-making.
24 October 2025 — Secretary-General António Guterres on Friday warned that the “fragile” legitimacy of the Security Council could endanger global peace if it remains gridlocked and fails to fulfil its primary purpose.
22 October 2025 — No country is safe from the devastating impacts of extreme weather — and saving lives means making early-warning systems accessible to all, UN chief António Guterres said on Wednesday.
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