Secretary Blinken’s Call with UN Secretary-General Guterres

The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller:

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres ahead of the UN Summit of the Future and the 79th session of the UN General Assembly's High-Level Week. Secretary Blinken and Secretary-General Guterres discussed the renewed opportunity the Summit of the Future presents for Member States to recommit to the principles of the UN Charter. The Secretary voiced U.S. support for achieving a Pact for the Future - a Summit roadmap for strengthening the UN. As UNGA High-Level Week approaches, the Secretary and Secretary-General discussed the importance of mobilizing collective action to address global challenges. Secretary Blinken reiterated the United States' UNGA priorities: working together to address conflict and crises, revitalizing an overstretched humanitarian system, and fostering a more inclusive and effective UN. The Secretary thanked the Secretary-General for his many efforts in preparing for a productive High-Level Week.