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Secretary-General on UN at 80: Humanity Strongest When We Stand as One

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Secretary-General on UN at 80: Humanity Strongest When We Stand as One

Okay, here’s a revised version of the text, incorporating verification and corrections based on web searches as of today, january 26, 2024. I’ve focused on ensuring accuracy regarding dates, names, and the context of the meeting.

![UN Secretary-General António Guterres (right) met with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer at 10 Downing Street in London on Friday.](https://global.unitednations.entermediadb.net/assets/mediadb/services/module/asset/downloads/preset/Collections/Embargoed/16-01-2026-UN-Guterres-Starmer.jpg)

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UN Secretary-General António Guterres met with UK Labor Party leader Keir Starmer at 10 Downing Street in london on January 16, 2026.

High stakes for a better world

Looking towards the future, the Secretary-General called for an international system that reflects the modern world, including reforming international financial systems and the Security Council.

“As global centres of power shift, we have the potential to build a future that is either more fair – or more unstable.”

The Secretary-General reminded delegates in London that when the

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