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In speech to Arab League, UN chief appeals for greater regional unity — Global Issues


The federation is one of the regional organizations that play an important role in promoting peace, sustainable development and human rights, he added.

Mr. Guterres also called for unity across the Arab world, which he said was never more necessary.

“The division opens the door to foreign, non-Arab intervention with terrorism, manipulation and sectarian conflict. But united, your leadership can shape an area to its fullest potential and contribute to global peace and security,” he speak.

Support for Palestinian Refugees

The Secretary-General began his remarks by focusing attention on the continuing sufferings of the Palestinian people, emphasizing the UN’s clear position that peace must advance and occupation must end.

“Our common goal still two states – Israel and Palestine – living together in peace and security, with Al-Quds/Jerusalem as the capital of both States,” he said.

With the UN agency assisting Palestinian refugees, UNRWADuring the financial crisis, Mr. Guterres urged Arab countries to generously support this “Important pillar of regional stability”.

He also looks forward to continuing cooperation to resolve conflicts and growing humanitarian needs in Syria, Lebanon, Yemen, Libya, Somalia and Sudan.

Concerns for developing countries

The Secretary-General states how developing countries today demand more support because they don’t get the financing they need.

Countries in the Arab world, Africa and beyond, are weakened by conflicts, ravaged by COVID-19 pandemic and affected by the climate crisis.

The defeat from the war in Ukraine, in the form of soaring food and energy prices, rising inflation and mounting debt, has added to the burden.

“I am pushing for an SDG stimulus – led by the G20 – to promote investment in sustainable development for emerging economies,” he said.

The objective is to increase liquidity, speed up debt cancellation and debt restructuring towards a comprehensive, efficient and fair manner.

Save Ukraine grain deal

“We are also working tirelessly with all stakeholders to end the suspension and extension of the Black Sea Grains Initiative and remove all remaining obstacles to the Russian food and fertilizer exports.

This landmark agreement has important implications for the Arab region and worldwide, as food prices have since fallen.

Russia’s decision to suspend cooperation over the weekend caused prices to rise immediately.

“We must do all we can to ensure continued success of the Black Sea Grains Initiative to provide relief to those in need, including countries in the Middle East and North Africa that rely on accessible and affordable food and fertilizers – both from Ukraine and the United States. Russia,” he said.

Cooperation on climate action

Guterres continued, The upcoming UN Climate Change Conference COP27 – taking place in the heart of the Arab world – is another vital opportunity to restore trust between developed and developing countries. develop.

The UN chief called on wealthy nations to take the lead in action to curb the rise in global temperatures.

“They have to reduce their emissions this decade – suitable for keeping global warming at 1.5 degrees – and completely pivot to renewable energy. They end up having to raise $100 billion annually to help developing countries build resilience,” he said.

In addition, half of total climate finance must go in the direction of adaptationand the global community must urgently address climate impacts that are beyond the capacity of nations to adapt.

Mr. Guterres said at the Summit: “I just came from Pakistan, and I was devastated when I witnessed a flooded area three times the size of my country, Portugal.

He stated that acting on ‘loss and damage’ is a moral imperative that must come first at COP27, which opens this weekend in Sharm el-Sheikh.

“It is immoral and unreasonable to expect community does nothing to cause global warming he said.

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