Calling for sweeping reforms of global institutions, UN Secretary-General Ant車nio Guterres told African leaders on Saturday that the absence of permanent African seats on the Security Council is ※indefensible,§ declaring: ※This is 2026 每 not 1946.§
In a world marked by division and mistrust, he said, the African Union (AU) stands as a ※flagship for multilateralism,§ as he addressed the 39th African Union Summit in Addis Ababa.
Mr. Guterres praised Africa＊s global leadership in ※the struggle for justice and equality,§ noting that the UN-AU partnership is stronger than ever, built on ※respect, constant dialogue and unwavering solidarity.§
Cooperation has reached ※new heights§ over the past decade, he added, pointing to joint frameworks on peace and security, sustainable development and human rights.
