Vereinte Nationen: Guterres sieht UN trotz Finanzkrise handlungsfähig
Trotz Finanznot und politischer Konflikte sieht UN-Chef Guterres die Vereinten Nationen als wichtige Organisation für globale Zusammenarbeit. Er verweist zunächst auf Sparmaßnahmen und Reformen.
New York - UN Secretary-General António Guterres maintains that the United Nations remains capable of action despite facing significant financial challenges. He told the news agency AP that the organization has been able to continue its work with reduced resources. "And I think we have proven that we manage public money better than any other organization in any country in the world," he said.
The financial difficulties of the UN largely stem from the United States' failure to repay outstanding billions for the regular administrative budget as well as for the separate budget of UN peace missions. However, a financial collapse was prevented. The organization is also in the midst of extensive reforms, which US President Donald Trump had pushed for.
Guterres, as UN Secretary-General, does not have an army or a secret service or significant financial resources. However, he emphasized two powers he possesses: expressing opinions on global issues and convening the countries of the world. Due to geopolitical conflicts, the UN "has no lever" to promote peace in Ukraine and the Middle East, he said.
Nevertheless, Guterres emphasized that he has committed himself to the UN Charter and the territorial integrity of states, as well as condemning "horrible human rights violations."
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