Meeting at the UN headquarters in New York on the sidelines of the General Assembly High level week Sunday, the leaders of the three organizations published a Joint press release After their sixth trilateral meeting.

They reiterated their support to Multilateralism as “the most effective means of taking up the challenges of today”, stressful membership in Charter of the United Nations And expressed concern about the rise in contempt for international humanitarian law and human rights in the world.

Concentrate on conflicts

A large part of the press release focused on African crises, including the devastating war in Sudannow in his third year. The three organizations called for intensified collective support to guarantee “an immediate cessation of hostilities and a lasting solution” thanks to an inclusive political dialogue.

They also promised stronger coordination in the SahelWhere the violence of armed groups continues to destabilize communities and reaffirm support for reconciliation and development efforts.

On LibyaThey approved the United Nations roadmap to relaunch the political process at neutral, while urging continuous efforts to meet the challenges of migration in accordance with humanitarian standards.

The press release also expressed its support for current peace initiatives in the East Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), supporting both peace and Security advice And the UN Security adviceRecent solution.

On SomaliaThe three organizations reiterated support for the AU support and stabilization mission, highlighting the need for sustainable funding to ensure effective operations.

Global partnerships and challenges

For the future, the UN, the AU and the EU declared that they would deepen trilateral cooperation to advance the solutions led by Africans to the challenges of peace and security.

They underlined the African agenda 2063 and the United Nations 2030 agenda For sustainable development as guidance executives and preparations noted for the top of the Au-EU in Angola in November.

Managers highlighted funding as a key priority, calling forImplementation of Seville’s commitment to unlock the investmentAddress debt charges and reform multilateral development banks. They also warned that The disturbances induced by the climate strike the vulnerable communities The most difficult, urging ambitious commitments to COP30 in Brazil in November.

Marking the 25th anniversary of resolution 1325 of the Security Council on women, peace and security, they have reaffirmed their commitment to advance leadership and women’s participation in peacebuilding.

‘Unstoppable Africa’

Earlier in the day, Secretary General António Guterres Addressed to the Africa 2025 forum of the Africa Business Global Africa initiative, organized by the AU and the United Nations World Covenant – the largest global initiative for the sustainability of companies, with more than 18,000 non -commercial companies and signatories in more than 160 countries.

THE The head of the United Nations described Africa as an “opportunity”, pointing its young population, its abundance of renewable resources and its growing role in the digital economy.

To exploit this potential, he urged investment in renewable energies, sustainable food systems and digital infrastructure, while guaranteeing equitable yields of critical minerals of Africa necessary for the transition of clean energy.

Guterres said that the world was to end the “paradox” of a continent rich in arable land, while depending on costly food imports, calling for greater support for small operators and resilient agriculture in the climate.

“” The ascent of Africa is undeniable, inevitable and unstoppable,He said, stressing that international finance and governance reforms, including the permanent African representation of the Security Council, are essential to ensure that the continent has a stronger voice on the world scene.

Morocco and Sierra Leone joined the list of states ratifying on Friday, becoming the 60th and 61st parts to the pact.

The treaty, officially known as Agreement under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea on the conservation and sustainable use of the marine biological diversity of areas beyond the national jurisdiction (Bbnj contract), was adopted by UN member states in June 2023 after Almost two decades of negotiations.

A historical achievement

Secretary General António Guterres praised the development, calling it a “Historical realization for the ocean and for multilateralism.“”

“In two years, States have transformed the commitment into action – proving what is possible when the nations unite for the common good,“He said in a statement.

“While we will face the triple planetary crisis in climate change, loss of biodiversity and pollution, This agreement is a lifeline for the ocean and humanity.“”

The Pact-also called “High Sea Treaty”-covers two thirds of the oceanic area of ​​the world which is beyond national borders.

It establishes legally binding rules to keep and lastingly use marine biodiversity, share the advantages of more equitable marine genetic resources, create protected areas and strengthen scientific cooperation and capacity building.

Foundation of our existence

United Nations Environment Program (Dive) The Executive Director Inger Andersen also praised the milestone.

“” Our ocean is the foundation of our very existence. Today, we have taken an important step to save our ocean and to save our future, ”she said in a job on social networks.

Safeguard the future of humanity

The BBNJ agreement is based on the United Nations Convention on the Act of the Sea, considered as the “constitution of the oceans”.

Once the High Sea Treaty comes into force on January 17, 2026, it will provide a global framework to help achieve international biodiversity objectives, including the commitment to protect 30% of land and sea areas by 2030 as part of the global Kunming-Montreal biodiversity framework.

Mr. Guterres urged all the remaining UN member states to join the Treaty without delay and called on the partners to support its rapid and complete implementation.

“” Ocean health is the health of humanity,He said.

“” Lives are torn, the extinguished childhood and the fundamental human dignity rejected, in the midst of cruelty and degradations of war,“Mr. Guterres said in a message for the day. »»All they want is peace.“”

He stressed that the conflict today is not limited to battlefields, with its undulating impacts through borders, supplying movement, poverty and instability.

“” We have to silence the pistols. Put an end to suffering. Build bridges. And create stability and prosperity.“”

Focus on women, young people

THE International Peace Day was established by the United Nations General Assembly in 1981 and later designated Like a day of non-violence and ceasefire.

The theme of this year, Act now for a peaceful worldhighlights the urgent need for collective action to prevent conflicts, fight hatred and disinformation and support peace manufacturers – especially women and young people.

Peace cannot wait

Mr. Guterres underlined the link between peace and sustainable development, noting that nine of the ten countries that are most fighting in development are also conflict. He also warned of racism and dehumanization, calling in place “the language of respect” and dialogue.

This year’s observance fell on the eve of the high -level annual week of the United Nations General Assembly, when world leaders meet in New York to debate global challenges – wars and climate disturbances in gender equality and transformative risks and opportunities posed by artificial intelligence.

The secretary general said that the moment underlined the need for an international thrust concerted for peace, as the divisions are widening and instability is developing.

“” Where we have peace, we have the hope,“Said Mr. Guterres. »»Peace cannot wait – our work begins now.“”

What to expect from the September 22 summit

Hold on the opening day of the high -level week of the United Nations General Assembly – the annual Rally of September of World leaders – the initiative is involved in the middle of a deeply disturbing regional background: intensification of Israeli military operations which have killed more than 60,000 people in Gaza since October 7, 2023; the determination of famine in northern Gaza on August 22; The strikes of Israel against Hamas officials in Qatar on September 9; and accelerate the expansion of the regulation in the West Bank.

Despite the volatile regional context, the two -state solution takes up diplomatic traction.

On September 12, the General Assembly adopted by a wide margin of the “New York Declaration”, following a July conference also co-organized by France and Saudi Arabia. He called for “a just and sustainable peace based on international law and based on the two -state solution”.

To end the war, he urged Hamas to “put an end to his role in Gaza and to transmit his weapons to the Palestinian Authority”. The United States and Israel, which boycotted the July conference, voted against the text.

The summit of September 22 will probably be based on this momentum: the French president Emmanuel Macron should announce the recognition by the state of France of the State of Palestine, and several other Western countries, including the United Kingdom, Canada, Belgium and Australia, would consider following the prosecution.

In short: the impact of the summit could inject new impetus into efforts to establish a United Nations roadmap towards two states.

El Fasher has been under a siege of tightening by the paramilitary forces of rapid support (RSF) for more than 500 days, with attacks against civilians intensifying in recent weeks. The majority of residents of the neighboring Abu Shouk travel camp would have fled following implacable bombings and raids.

“” The fighting must stop now, »» Secretary General António Guterres said in a statement published by his spokesperson.

He reiterated his call to “An immediate cessation of hostilities in El Fasher, as well as for respect and protection of civilians And for the facilitation of safe humanitarian access, without hindrance and supported. »»

The UN chief also pointed out that the safe passage must be provided for civilians wishing to go voluntarily.

Mosque attack

The secretary general’s warning followed a Attack of a mosque in El Fasher on Friday This would have killed dozens of civilians during morning prayers.

The UN humanitarian coordinator in Sudan, Denise Brown, said that she was “seriously alarmed” by the strike, stressing that international humanitarian law requires the protection of religious sites and worship in them.

“” It is also a war crime to attacks intentionally directed against buildings dedicated to religion. This attack, which would have been carried out by the RSF, must be studied and the perpetrators held responsible, “she said in a separation statement.

Humanitarian emergency

Conditions in El Fasher and its surrounding camps have worsened dramatically since famine was identified in the region last year.

The risk of ethnically motivated violence also increases as the fighters advance more deeply in the city.

Civilians continue to endure the weight of the conflict between the RSF and the Sudanese armed forces (SAF), which has rage since April 2023 And won thousands of lives and forced millions of their homes.

Call to global action

Mr. Guterres urged the two parties to quickly engage in dialogue to stop hostilities and return to negotiations for a sustainable political solution.

Also called for “international action concerted in support of the people of Sudan” while world leaders meet in New York next week for the United Nations General Assembly.

The secretary general Personal envoy for SudanRamtane Lamamra, “is ready to support real efforts to put an end to the conflict and establish the inclusive political process that the people of Sudan ask,” the statement said.