UN holds 'Summit of the Future' to tackle global crises

By Agence France-Presse

Sep 23, 2024 12:16 am

UNITED NATIONS, United States — Global leaders are gathering in New York on Sunday (Monday in Manila) for a 'Summit of the Future' aimed at addressing 21st-century challenges ranging from conflict to climate, amid skepticism over whether the final pact will meet its lofty goals.

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres first proposed the meeting in 2021, billing it as a 'once-in-a-generation opportunity' to reshape human history by rekindling international cooperation.

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres speaks during an interview with AFP at the United Nations headquarters on September 16, 2024 in New York City. AFP PHOTO

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