The global community is facing unprecedented challenges such as poverty, violence, biodiversity loss, climate change, health crises, and development issues.
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka shared these insights during the Forum Leaders Dialogue at the Tonga High School Indoor Stadium with the UN Secretary General.
The diverse and pressing threats the world is facing today highlight the ongoing transformations in global dynamics. Rabuka emphasized that collective action is the only effective response to these challenges.
He stressed the importance of robust international cooperation, diplomacy, and a commitment to upholding the principles of the United Nations.
UN Secretary General António Guterres reaffirmed the organization’s dedication to the Pacific Islands, stating, “You can be assured that every member of the UN staff working in your countries will be committed to community-based and people-centered solutions.”