New York, January 15 (Petra) — UN Secretary-General Ant?nio Guterres said Wednesday that the Middle East is undergoing a significant transformation, the outcome of which remains uncertain.

In an address before the UN General Assembly, Guterres questioned whether the next steps would lead to decisive and irreversible actions toward achieving the two-state solution, or whether they would result in the continued gradual annexation by Israel, which denies the rights and dignity of the Palestinian people and destroys prospects for sustainable peace.

Guterres outlined his priorities for 2025, focusing on addressing challenges that hinder the United Nations’ agenda. He highlighted rampant conflicts, rising inequalities, the escalating climate crisis, and uncontrolled technological advancements.

He called for collective action and international cooperation to tackle “the most pressing challenges in the world.”

Reflecting on the UN’s role, Guterres noted that the UN has served as “the conscience of the world” since its establishment, adding that global problems necessitate global solutions and added.”

//Petra// AK
15/01/2025 20:27:51