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Guterres Urges Global Hope Ahead of His Final UN General Assembly
✍️ Asianet Newsable
🗓 21 Sep 2026, 08:37 AM
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UN Secretary‑General António Guterres has called for hope as he prepares for his last appearance at the UN General Assembly, signalling the end of his tenure in the role.
António Guterres, the UN Secretary‑General, has urged the international community to embrace hope as he gears up for his final session at the UN General Assembly. The 2024 assembly marks the last time Guterres will preside over the annual gathering of world leaders.
In a statement released ahead of the event, Guterres highlighted the challenges facing the globe, from climate change to geopolitical tensions, and emphasized the need for collective action. He called on member states to renew their commitment to the Sustainable Development Goals and to work together for a more resilient future.
The UNGA, held in New York, will convene in September, bringing together heads of state, diplomats and civil society representatives. Guterres’s departure will open the door for a new Secretary‑General, a process that will begin in the coming months.
Observers note that Guterres’s tenure has been marked by efforts to strengthen multilateralism and to address pressing global crises. His final address is expected to reflect on these achievements and set the tone for the next chapter in UN leadership.
In a statement released ahead of the event, Guterres highlighted the challenges facing the globe, from climate change to geopolitical tensions, and emphasized the need for collective action. He called on member states to renew their commitment to the Sustainable Development Goals and to work together for a more resilient future.
The UNGA, held in New York, will convene in September, bringing together heads of state, diplomats and civil society representatives. Guterres’s departure will open the door for a new Secretary‑General, a process that will begin in the coming months.
Observers note that Guterres’s tenure has been marked by efforts to strengthen multilateralism and to address pressing global crises. His final address is expected to reflect on these achievements and set the tone for the next chapter in UN leadership.