António Guterres Urges Global Cooperation on 81st UN Anniversary
António Guterres called for a renewed commitment to the UN Charter and international law to address global conflicts and the climate crisis during United Nations Day.
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres issued a series of messages on October 24, 2026, to mark the 81st anniversary of the UN Charter entering into force. In addresses delivered via video and social media, Guterres urged the global community to prioritize dialogue over division and cooperation over confrontation.
He stated that the organization is needed more than ever to resolve disputes through diplomacy and international law rather than weapons. Guterres highlighted the UN's history of eradicating poverty and hunger, delivering life-saving aid during disasters, and advancing gender equality.
However, the Secretary-General warned that current global stability is threatened by accelerating technologies, rising inequalities, the climate crisis, and ongoing conflict. He called on all countries to renew their commitment to the UN Charter to strengthen the organization's ability to serve the global population, asserting that the future of humanity depends on the ability of nations to work together to advance peace, development, and human rights.
