Keywords: Multilateralism


Grossi highlights his experience as he seeks to lead the United Nations

International Atomic Energy Agency Director General Rafael Grossi has highlighted his experience at the nuclear watchdog as a potential asset in his campaign to become the next secretary-general of the United Nations. In an interview with Russian news agency RIA Novosti, Grossi said the selection process......

Morocco’s Security Council bid carries a strong African diplomatic dimension

Morocco’s decision to seek a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council for the 2028-2029 term marks a new stage in the Kingdom’s diplomatic engagement with the UN’s main body responsible for international peace and security. Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita announced......

Guterres calls for stronger global interdependence as international divisions deepen

UN Secretary-General António Guterres has called for stronger international cooperation and deeper interdependence as geopolitical tensions, wars, climate change and rapid advances in artificial intelligence continue to deepen divisions around the world. Speaking to world leaders during the United......

Nasser Bourita calls for stronger Global South voice and reform of world governance

Morocco is calling for stronger cooperation among countries of the Global South as international power dynamics continue to evolve and global institutions face growing pressure to adapt. Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita made the appeal Wednesday in New York during a high-level meeting held on the sidelines......

Morocco announces bid for a non-permanent UN Security Council seat

Morocco has officially announced its candidacy for a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council for the 2028–2029 term, placing its diplomatic experience and commitment to multilateral cooperation at the center of its campaign. Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita made the announcement......

France and Mexico renew push to curb Security Council veto in mass atrocity cases

France and Mexico are stepping up efforts to limit the use of the United Nations Security Council veto in situations involving mass atrocities, including genocide, crimes against humanity and large-scale war crimes. The initiative, originally launched by the two countries in 2015, has now secured the......

Guterres faces his final UN General Assembly as the race for his successor intensifies

The United Nations is entering a pivotal General Assembly season as world leaders gather in New York for the high-level week of the 81st session. Held under the theme “Restoring Trust, Managing Transformation: A United Nations That Delivers for All,” the gathering comes at a time of major......

Michelle Bachelet withdraws from race to become next UN secretary-general

Former Chilean President Michelle Bachelet has withdrawn her candidacy to become the next secretary-general of the United Nations, bringing an end to her campaign to succeed António Guterres, whose second term is due to end on December 31, 2026. Bachelet announced her decision on September 19......

UN presidents’ council calls for urgent UN action as global crises deepen

The United Nations faces growing pressure to strengthen its collective response to a widening range of international crises, as former presidents of the General Assembly call for renewed multilateral action on conflicts, nuclear risks and emerging technologies. The United Nations Council of Presidents......