Following a general meeting, Stéphane Dujarric, the spokesperson for United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres, made a significant statement. In an interview with Arab News, Dujarric asserted that the UN lacks power and is essentially a powerless organization. He stated that the Secretary-General is unable to make decisions independently.
Dujarric believes that lasting peace globally is unattainable without substantial reforms within the UN and a rebalancing of the veto power.
According to Dujarric, the UN was established to foster peace, eliminate international crime, and prevent war. However, the current situation is the reverse. Countries committing war crimes are, in effect, taking action against the UN.
Israel serves as a prime example. Despite accusations of war crimes against its Prime Minister, Israel has barred the UN Secretary-General from entering the country. Furthermore, Israel is reportedly involved in cutting UN funds through its allies.
During the interview, Dujarric revealed that Guterres has two main priorities. The first is to end ongoing conflicts through diplomatic pressure, an effort in which Guterres has thus far been unsuccessful.
The second priority is to bring about fundamental changes within the United Nations. Guterres has previously advocated for the inclusion of India, Brazil, and an African nation as permanent members of the UN.
Dujarric stated that superpowers are unwilling to allow these changes. Without these reforms, he believes the organization will lose credibility, its voice will be unheard, and it will become purposeless.
Former US President Donald Trump criticized the UN during a meeting, stating that the UN only issues letters instead of taking concrete actions to prevent war. Trump argued that the UN was failing in its duties, and he had to take on the responsibilities the UN should be handling.