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European Commission President von der Leyen stated that the EU supports the UN80 initiative for a simpler, more efficient United Nations, arguing that institutions must move as fast as a changing world facing AI, climate change and escalating regional conflicts.
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Von der Leyen states the UN's mission matters more than ever and backs the UN80 reform for vital work.
The UN’s mission matters more than ever, dear António Guterres. We're fully behind the #UN80 reform, so you can best carry out your vital work.
European Union
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Von der Leyen emphasizes the importance of partnerships in a fractured world and supports the UN80 initiative for a more efficient United Nations.
President Costa, President Ruto, thank you for bringing us together today. Excellencies, Much has already been said on the need for multilateralism. I can fully subscribe. I will emphasize two points. First, the importance of partnerships in these times of a fractured world. Because the challenges we face are too many and too complex to go alone. This is why the EU is growing our network of trade agreements. We have 80 of them. India, Australia, Mercosur, and Indonesia, for example. These partnerships not only bring greater prosperity and economic security. They are also a platform for broader cooperation on key issues. - and you mentioned them as crucial for multilateralism. Shared standards. Shared rules Support for the World Trade Organisation and its reform. The notion of multilateralism itself. Even in a more fragmented world, this is how we can drive momentum and results. My second...