By Admin 
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has said that the world’s major problems will not be solved by imposing decisions of any one country or by dividing the world into groups of powers. His statements point towards the role of America and China. Guterres said this while talking to journalists on the beginning of the last year of his tenure, i.e. the tenth year.
One country or two countries cannot decide the world
Guterres clearly said that neither one country can take decisions for the entire world nor can two big powers divide the world into their respective areas of influence. He said that if the world is to be made stable, peaceful and developing then participation of many countries is necessary. He described this as support for a ‘multipolar world’.
Concern over the growing gap between America and China
Guterres said that today the thinking is increasing in the world that the future will depend on two poles – one America and the other China. But this thinking can be dangerous. He said that for peace and development it is necessary to take all countries together. He said, ‘I am watching the recent trade agreements with a lot of positive expectations. Like the recent agreement between India and EU.
Role of the United Nations and Security Council reform
Guterres said that the main responsibility for international peace and security rests with the United Nations and its Security Council. He stressed that reform of the Security Council is extremely important. He said that the countries which call the United Nations weak, also oppose its reform, that is why many times the United Nations is not able to work as expected.
Comment on Trump’s policies
Guterres’s statements have come at a time when US President Donald Trump is again pushing the policy of ‘zone of influence’. Trump has talked about increasing America’s power in the western region. Recently he has also started a ‘Peace Board’, about whose role some countries are concerned.
Increasing conflict and disregard for law in the world
Guterres said that today international law is being ignored, cooperation between countries is decreasing and multilateral institutions are under pressure. He said that the idea of impunity has fueled many conflicts and made the situation worse.
United Nations economic problems
The United Nations is currently facing shortage of funds. America has reduced the funds received by many UN agencies and has not even made some necessary payments. Due to this, Guterres has created a reform group to reduce expenses and improve operations.
The second term was full of struggles
Guterres’s second term included events related to Ukraine war, return of Taliban in Afghanistan, Sudan conflict, Gaza war, end of Syria crisis and Venezuela.
United Nations commitment to peace
In the end, Guterres said that despite all the difficulties, the United Nations will continue to work to keep shared values alive. He said his goal is a peace that is just, long-lasting and addresses the root of the problems.