In Uganda, the UN chief called for "urgent reforms" of multinational institutions.
On January 21, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called for a review of international institutions, saying they were "no longer fit for purpose".
"From the UN Security Council to the Bretton Woods system, global institutions reflect the world that built them 80 years ago, when many African countries were still colonized. They are no longer fit for purpose," Guterres said while speaking to reporters during the third summit of the Group of 77 in Kampala, the capital of Uganda.
He said the Security Council was "stuck for time", arguing that "how can we accept that there is still not a single African permanent member?"
"The global financial system is outdated, dysfunctional and unfair. This September, the UN will convene the Future Summit, focusing on renewing these institutions so that they are relevant to today's world and meet today's challenges - and precisely the vital interests of developing countries," the UN chief said.
Commenting on the situation in Gaza, where Israeli bombardment has killed more than 25,000 people since the Hamas offensive on October 7, Guterres said "I will not give up calling for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire" which is "the only way to end this nightmare for civilians in Gaza, facilitate the release of all hostages and prevent the conflict from engulfing the entire region."
"The refusal to accept the two-state solution for Israel and the Palestinians and the denial of the Palestinian people's right to statehood are unacceptable," he repeated./BGNES
