UN Chief urges world leaders to choose peace in new year message
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As the new year begins, Guterres’ message underscores a growing urgency for global leadership rooted in cooperation rather than confrontation, warning that the choices made now will shape whether the world moves toward deeper division or a more just and peaceful future.
Breakdown
- Guterres says chaos and violations of international law dominate globally
- Global military spending has risen to $2.7 trillion, up nearly 10% 44s
- He urges investment in poverty reduction over military spending 1m 6s
- Guterres calls on leaders to choose people and planet over pain 1m 24s
- He emphasizes the need for global cooperation and collective action 1m 46s