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Guterres Urges Leaders to Prioritize People and the Planet

Published December 29, 2025, 19:20

The UN Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, called on global leaders to prioritize people and the planet, describing the world as plunged into chaos and uncertainty. He highlighted divisions, violence, climate change, and violations of international law as major challenges. Guterres criticized the imbalance between military spending, which reached $2.7 trillion, and development aid funding, calling for a revision of priorities and greater investment in poverty reduction and peace. This message is Guterres' final New Year's message before the end of his term.