Brussels: European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President Antonio Costa have voiced strong support for the United Nations and its ongoing UN80 reform process. In a joint statement published on platform X, they addressed UN Secretary-General Ant³nio Guterres, underscoring the growing importance of the UN's mission.
According to Kuwait News Agency, the EU leaders expressed their backing by stating that the EU stands "fully behind the UN80 reform" to empower the organization in fulfilling its crucial responsibilities. They emphasized the EU's role as "the world's leading provider of global finance" and conveyed their commitment to maintaining this position.
The leaders highlighted the necessity of engaging the private sector in addressing global challenges, suggesting that the "Global Gateway" initiative could act as an essential conduit for collaboration and support.