The Eurasian block, comprising 10 Member States, is the largest regional organization in the world by the population and geography.

Mr. Guterres said The leaders that “we are heading towards a multipolar world”, which is both a reality and an opportunity.

He said that emerging economies reshape trade, diplomacy and development, but at the same time, injustices and divisions are widening.

Leadership in principle necessary

He underlined the need for leadership in principle to strengthen multilateralism, respect the rule of law and deliver people everywhere.

“Shanghai’s cooperation organization is only positioned to help shape a more peaceful, inclusive and sustainable future,” he said.

The UN chief has highlighted four priority areas, starting with peace and security.

Peace in Gaza and beyond

He underlined the situation in Gaza, where the extent of death and destruction is horrible and famine has settled.

“We need an immediate and permanent ceasefire; the immediate and unconditional release of all hostages; Undevered, safe and supported humanitarian access, “he said.

“And we have to advance concrete and irreversible steps towards a solution to two states – the only way to a just and lasting peace for the Palestinians and the Israelis.”

Mr. Guterres also approached war in Ukraine, saying: “It is time for a ceasefire leading to just, complete and lasting peace-in accordance with the Charter of the United Nationsinternational law and United Nations resolutions. »»

He also called for the protection of civilians, promoting dialogue and securing peace in Sudan, Myanmar, Sahel, Afghanistan and beyond.

“Your leadership in diplomacy and de-escalation is essential, as is your efforts against terrorism and transnational threats,” he told leaders.

Reform and climate action

The secretary general called for the reform of global financial architecture in order to ensure fair representation for developing countries.

“We are no longer in 1945-and our institutions must reflect today’s realities,” he said.

The third area for action problems is faced with climate change.

“We reach a tilting point and need significant programs. G20 countries-responsible for 80% of global emissions-must drive, “he said.

He urged all governments to submit new climate action plans before the COP30 one in Brazil climate conference in November.

“We must also define a clear route to provide $ 1.3 billion by 2030. Developed countries must honor their commitments. And we need a breakthrough on adaptation, “he added.

He called to double the financing of the adaptation, to increase early alert systems, to build resilient infrastructure and to eliminate fossil fuels while accelerating the transition to renewable energies.

Technology cooperation

The latest field of action is digital cooperation, because new technologies bring both opportunities and risks.

He said that the United Nations General Assembly has just created two mechanisms – an independent scientific panel and a global dialogue on the governance of artificial intelligence (AI) – to give all countries a voice and prevent fragmentation.

“These mechanisms mark a breakthrough for global IA cooperation-having been the one of the unique United Nations Unique Competition power,” he said.

Put people first

In conclusion, he said that the UN marks its 80^th anniversary, countries must strengthen international cooperation for the 21st^st century and always put people first.

In this regard, he welcomed the global governance initiative of China, announced that day, which “is anchored in multilateralism and underlines the importance of safeguarding the international system with the UN to its heart and the international order supported by international law.”

The earthquake of magnitude six has already left more than 800 dead and at least 2,000 injured, but the total impact could be in the “hundreds of thousands”, according to The highest official of the UN aid in the country, Indrika Ratwatte.

Speaking of Kabul, Mr. Ratwatte said that the mud and wooden roof structures were predominant in the affected mountain provinces.

“When the walls collapse, the roof is what falls essentially on individuals, kills them or stubes them”, “ He said. “Since this has happened in the night, everyone was sleeping,” said the senior United Nations aid, indicating that many more people can be trapped under the debris.

Massive loss of houses, cattle

Hundreds of thousands could be affected, “as in destroyed, injured houses, the victims, lost livestock and the subsistence systems they had,” said Ratwatte.

In the first 24 hours critical after the earthquake, access was “very limited”, due to landslides and rock falls triggered by the tremors. Certain roads were already blocked by previous rock landslides caused by strong recent precipitation.

“This posed a huge challenge for us while we are deploying at the moment,” said Mr. Ratwatte, stressing that 20 emergency evaluation teams have been mobilized alongside 15 mobile teams “which will improve the humanitarian flights from Kabul to Jalalabad”, the capital of the affected province of Nangarhar.

THE United Nations Humanitarian Air Service A planned additional flights connecting Kabul and Jalalabad for staff and freight to increase the answer.

The help manager also said that the UN and others are trying to set up or repair damaged mobile networks because there is “zero connectivity” with certain affected communities, “and even to call on helicopters and land”, another challenge for de facto authorities.

“It is not easy to go to these areas and continue to do the injured shuttle,” he said.

Danger of illness

Mr. Ratwatte underlined the importance of protection work, “including psychosocial support for people who have lost the family and relatives”. He also pointed out that it was urgent to have dead bodies and livestock to prevent water from water, “which can occur very, very quickly”.

One of the first speakers in the affected areas was the Afghan Red Crescent. Joy Singhal, acting chief of delegation for Afghanistan of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent (IFRC), said more people could have been saved if road access was easier.

“Our staff and volunteers must sometimes [walk] For about four to five hours to reach some of these distant villages, “he said. Once they reach their destination, “they have to come back and bring people affected and injured in the city center … The two hospitals there are exceeded. “”

Those who stay in the distant and mountainous areas that have been struck with sequestration need tents, tarpaulins and blankets to protect them from fresh time in highlands. They also need hot meals and food that is available, said Amy Martin, head of the United Nations Coordination Office, Ochhain Afghanistan. Mobile health teams have been sent to some of the affected districts, but they “will be rare”, she noted. “It will be a gap; ensure that we can do this care of trauma and these initial first aid, which is essential. »»

Disaster, many times

Afghanistan has long faced the fact that the UN humanitarian coordinator, Mr. Ratwatte, called “systemic humanitarian challenges”. Half of its population – or around 22.5 million people – needs help, while food insecurity has been aggravated by the recent drought. The reductions in financing humanitarian programs since the beginning of the year have meant that “hundreds” of aid facilities had to close.

“The earthquake arrives at a time when vulnerable communities will be super exposed to additional stress,” said Ratwatte.

Another major challenge is the return to 2025 of 2.4 million Afghan refugees from Iran and Pakistan, which the country’s communities “find it difficult to integrate,” said The spokesperson for the UN refugee agency (UNHCR) Babar Baloch.

“More than half of them are deportations, people who have been placed in buses and other forms of transport and went to the borders to go home, and this has already put an additional restriction on our ability to support,” said Baloch.

Deported

He also pointed out that the majority of returnees go precisely to the areas affected by the earthquake. In another “worrying” development, on Sunday marked “the end of the grace period for Afghan refugees recorded in Pakistan” and Hcr Prepares for “much more yields” in the coming days.

“These people already with very few resources are now returned to a disaster area,” said Baloch.

“We are in Breaking Point in terms of response to the multiple humanitarian shocks of the country,” insisted Mr. Ratwatte de l’UU.

The humanitarian response plan of $ 2.4 billion for Afghanistan for 2025 is funded at 28%, “and here we have an emergency in addition to the situation of the crisis,” he concluded.