Guterres at the General Assembly: "Conflicts are multiplying, let the fighting stop"
The UN secretary general opened the 81st General Assembly at the UN headquarters with a call for de-escalation
Quick Look
UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres opened the 81st General Assembly in New York by launching an urgent appeal for the de-escalation of conflicts in the Middle East and the restoration of international law.
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Why It Matters
The speech marks the opening of the 81st UN General Assembly and represents Guterres' last speech in that capacity.
Throughout the Middle East, conflicts are multiplying in a chain. I appeal to the leaders in this chamber to make the most of this high-level week to foster de-escalation and dialogue. Let us send a clear message together: the fighting must stop, humanitarian aid must be allowed to flow, and navigation rights and freedoms must be fully restored, in accordance with international law.
UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres said this as he opened the proceedings of the 81st General Assembly at the Glass Palace in the last speech of his mandate.
Open Questions
- What concrete actions will the leaders present take?
