UN secretary general calls for a ‘world built on interdependence’ in final speech to general assembly

UNITED NATIONS secretary-general Antonio Guterres pleaded for “a world built on interdependence” yesterday as he made his final address to the general assembly gathering of world leaders.

The UN chief has long called on leaders not to give up on co-operation and shared decision-making in the face of accelerating global challenges and increasing competition between the major powers. 

His message took on additional urgency because he leaves office at the end of this year.