COVID-19 is first and foremost a health emergency – but also a threat that will exacerbate existing challenges on the UN’s agenda.

The world is facing pressing problems, including humanitarian crises, deadly conflicts and a devastating pandemic. COVID-19 has shown us more clearly than ever that countries cannot address these challenges on their own. Global problems require global solutions, and that is why we need to recommit to multilateralism. The General Assembly, where all Member States are equal, is uniquely situated to steer our common efforts.
COVID-19 is first and foremost a health emergency – but also a threat that will exacerbate existing challenges on the UN’s agenda.
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