Guterres puts UN’s relevance and Security Council reform in focus
In an interview with Al Jazeera, the UN secretary-general discusses global crises, the Middle East and the future of the international body before his final General Assembly.
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has discussed the organisation’s role in responding to global crises ahead of his final UN General Assembly before he is due to leave office in December 2026.
In a 26-minute interview published by Al Jazeera on 21 September, Guterres spoke with journalist James Bays for the “On the Record” programme.
The discussion addressed the situation in the Middle East and its wider global consequences, as well as whether the UN remains relevant in dealing with contemporary challenges.
Guterres also discussed reform of the UN Security Council, saying the body must be reformed. The supplied account does not detail the proposals or specific changes he supports.
The interview comes as Guterres approaches the end of his term. He is due to attend his final UN General Assembly before stepping down in December 2026.
