Since that time Russia started a year and a half ago war in ukraine The conflict and its consequences contributed to highlighting that: Geopolitical cracks between east and west but also between north and south. This week, these conflicts and gaps will play a leading role in New York, where the US headquarters is located. United Nations It happens again in a few days the epicenter of world politics.
Once again the body will be exposed Questions about the ability to work as guarantor of peace and security in this age of contractions and with their ankylosed structures. But you should also make an effort to verify your l.legitimacy and credibility As a forum that can respond to global challenges such as climate emergency and claims emerging and developing countries One the most decisive role in the global assembly.
Zelensky in New York and Washington
Much of the focus will go towards: Volodymyr Zelensky, ukraine president. After intervening in the debate via video last year General Assembly. this tuesday will speak at the general assembly personAs is the tradition, the day they will be opened after the intervention of the general secretary, António Guterres, Brazil and the United States.
Zelensky will also attend an event on Wednesday Security Council holds meeting on warThe participation of the Russian Foreign Minister is planned, Sergey Lavrov. Neither is expected to be present while the other intervenes.
Although Zelensky will meet the US president in New York Joe Biden (The only leader who will speak at the meeting where 193 countries from the 5 permanent members of the Security Council will attend. they don’t even come Vladimir Putinnone of them Xi Jinpingnone of them Rishi Altar none of them Emmanuel Macron) a meeting will take place between the two at the White House on Thursday According to US officials. And this meeting took place amid reports that the Democrat was finally close to approving the legislation. shipment of long-range tactical missile systems (ATACMS) has been resisted so far.
The weight of the global south
However, on the agenda of this General Assembly at the UN, as well as the war in Ukraine, the so-called global south. This is a piece that the US and Europe on the one hand, and Russia and China on the other, are trying to fit into their camps, especially in the face of the conflict in Ukraine. And in this context, for example, Biden’s expected commitment in his speech, as he did last year, is aform of the Security Council, As American ambassador Linda Thomas Greenfield said a few days ago, “the way it is today does not represent the world today.”
HE weight of developing countriesAs recently recalled at the last G20 meeting or the expansion of the BRICS group,Strengthen their voice and participation in international decision-making processesIt was clear from one of the summits held this week that these summits reform of financial institutions Like the International Monetary Fund or the World Bank, to make them more equitable and responsive to the needs of developing countries. His claims are of vital importance, especially in other high-level meetings held. climate emergency, pandemic preparedness or universal health coverage.
The UN will also keep its finger on the pulse on Monday and Tuesday sustainable development goals, 2030 agenda created in 2015 and It reaches the equator when it touches. Although some goals were planned, such as access to the internet and electricity or reducing infant mortality, More than a third progress has stalled and moving at a very slow speed in the middle. Targets set for eradicating extreme poverty or for advances in social welfare and environmental improvement are collapsing, and it will take 300 years to reach the goal of gender equality at the current rate.
Presence of Pedro Sánchez
Will attend many of these meetings Pedro Sánchez, acting president of SpainHe will arrive in New York on Sunday and Intervene in the debate on Wednesday. Moncloa sources defended the trip and ensured it conveyed an image. Political stability, seriousness and solvency In the parliamentary system, the time required to elect the president passes.
Sánchez will attend the summit sustainable development goals, In a meeting he organized with Franceform of international financial architecturejust in climateIncludes presenting countries only ambitious goals and where to sign HE Agreement on the Conservation of High Seas Biodiversity. At the same time Security Council meeting He dedicated the meeting to the war in Ukraine, where he reiterated to Zelensky his support for the country.
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