New UN secretary-general must restore trust, says Sugiono
Indonesia has called on the next United Nations secretary-general to restore trust in the world body, strengthen its role in dealing with rising conflicts around the globe and ensure that the voices of developing countries are better represented.
Indonesia has urged the incoming United Nations secretary-general to restore confidence in the world organization, reinforce its role in addressing escalating conflicts worldwide, and ensure that developing nations' perspectives are more effectively represented. As current UN chief Antonio Guterres concludes his nearly ten-year tenure at year's end, a new leader will assume office in January, inheriting a global body grappling with significant challenges such as waning trust and substantial funding issues.
Indonesian Foreign Minister Retno Lumintjo Sugiono expressed Indonesia's hopes for the forthcoming secretary-general to restore trust in the UN and enhance its performance amidst escalating geopolitical tensions. Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, Sugiono emphasized the importance of the UN's continued relevance in a multilateral world.
He stressed that efforts must be made to strengthen the United Nations, bolster its role, and amplify its presence so its functions and role can be genuinely felt.
Sugiono made these remarks following a meeting with Rebeca Grynspan, the current leader of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) and a frontrunner for the upcoming secretary-general position.
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