This week, I had the privilege of participating in the UNA-UK Secretary-General hustings at Central Hall Westminster in London, the historic venue where the first session of the United Nations General Assembly was convened 80 years ago.
I was honoured to engage with representatives from government institutions, think tanks, universities, the diplomatic community, and citizens committed to the future of international cooperation.
My central message was simple: the United Nations is not facing a crisis of principles. The Charter remains as relevant today as it was in 1945. The Organization faces a crisis of credibility.
The UN was founded on a simple yet powerful promise: that by working together, nations could build a more peaceful, just, and secure world where people can live in dignity, free from fear and want. My commitment is to work with Member States to restore confidence in that promise. That requires a UN that is more effective, more accountable, and focused on delivering results for the people it serves.