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UN chief calls on world leaders to invest more in 'fighting poverty,' less in 'fighting wars'
In New Year's message, Antonio Guterres urges leaders to choose 'people and planet over pain'
Yasin Gungor |
29.12.2025 - Update : 29.12.2025
ISTANBUL
In a New Year’s message, the UN chief called on world leaders to prioritize reducing poverty over military spending.
"On this New Year, let's resolve to get our priorities straight. A safer world begins by investing more in fighting poverty and less in fighting wars," Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on Monday. "Peace must prevail."
He stressed that the world has resources to "lift lives, heal the planet, and secure a future of peace and justice."
"In 2026, I call on leaders everywhere: Get serious. Choose people and planet over pain," he said.
He urged everyone to play their part, saying: "Our future depends on our collective courage to act."
"This New Year, let's rise together: For justice. For humanity. For peace," he added.
