un future summit opens with adoption of the future compact to address global challenges
2024-09-24
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china news service, united nations, september 22 (reporter wang fan) the united nations future summit opened at the united nations headquarters in new york on the 22nd. the summit adopted the "future compact" and its annexes, and proposed an action plan in terms of international peace and security to respond to current and emerging global challenges.
the "compact for the future" and its annexes, the "global digital compact" and the "declaration for future generations", adopted on the same day, cover five major aspects: international peace and security, sustainable development, scientific and technological innovation and digital cooperation, youth and future generations, and global governance reform.
on september 22, local time, the united nations future summit opened at the united nations headquarters in new york. the picture shows the 79th general assembly president philemon young presiding over the meeting. photo by china news service reporter wang fan
in terms of international peace and security, the compact for the future emphasizes redoubling efforts to eliminate the root causes of conflict, protect civilians in armed conflict, ensure that people affected by humanitarian emergencies receive the support they need, enhance cooperation and understanding among member states, and strive to advance the goal of a world without nuclear weapons.
in terms of sustainable development, the "compact for the future" proposes to make poverty eradication the core task of achieving the 2030 agenda, bridge the financing gap for sustainable development goals in developing countries, and ensure that the multilateral trading system continues to serve as an engine for sustainable development.
on global governance reform, the compact for the future commits to making breakthroughs in reforming the security council to make it more representative, inclusive, transparent, efficient, effective, democratic and accountable.
the compact for the future and its annexes, the global digital compact and the declaration for future generations, all emphasize the principles of respect for human rights, cultural diversity and gender equality, and require governments to make clear commitments to eliminate legal, social and economic barriers that hinder women and girls from realizing their potential in all fields.
in his speech at the summit, the president of the 79th un general assembly, philemon young, said that we are at the crossroads of transformation, facing unprecedented challenges and requiring urgent collective action. the just-adopted "compact for the future" not only responds to the current crisis, but also lays the foundation for a sustainable, just and peaceful global order. he stressed the need to use the power of science, technology and innovation to prepare for the future of mankind.
on september 22, local time, the united nations future summit opened at the united nations headquarters in new york. the picture shows un secretary-general guterres delivering a speech. photo by wang fan, a reporter from china news service
in his speech, un secretary-general guterres said that the world is going through a period of turbulence and transition, and a decisive first step must be taken to renew and reform international cooperation. to rebuild trust, we must start now. people around the world hope for a peaceful and prosperous future, and they believe that the role played by the united nations is crucial. the future compact and its annexes have opened the way for exploring new possibilities and opportunities.
the future summit is an important high-level event during the 79th un general assembly. during the two-day summit, about 130 heads of state and government will present their respective national positions on the world's future vision. (end)
