US Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke with United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres ahead of the UN Summit of the Future and the 79th session of the UN General Assembly’s High-Level Week.
Secretary Blinken and Secretary-General Guterres discussed the renewed opportunity the Summit of the Future presents for Member States to recommit to the principles of the UN Charter.
The Secretary voiced U.S. support for achieving a Pact for the Future – a Summit roadmap for strengthening the UN, Spokesperson at the US Department of State Matthew Miller said on Saturday.
As UNGA High-Level Week approaches, the Secretary and Secretary-General discussed the importance of mobilizing collective action to address global challenges, Miller said.
Secretary Blinken reiterated the United States’ UNGA priorities: working together to address conflict and crises, revitalizing an overstretched humanitarian system, and fostering a more inclusive and effective UN.
The Secretary thanked the Secretary-General for his many efforts in preparing for a productive high-level week.