Correct option is C
António Guterres, the current Secretary-General of the United Nations, made this statement during his address at the 72nd session of the United Nations General Assembly in September 2017. He emphasized the growing global conflicts and divisions and called for urgent collective action to create a more peaceful and unified world.
Explanation:
António Guterres:
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António Guterres took office as the
9th Secretary-General of the United Nations in
2017. Throughout his tenure, he has been a strong advocate for diplomacy, conflict resolution, and sustainable development.
· In his
2017 speech, Guterres warned of rising conflicts, instability, and fragmentation across the globe. He called for greater unity and cooperation to address global challenges like terrorism, inequality, and climate change, stressing that the world should shift from a "world in pieces" to a "world at peace."
Additional Knowledge:
(a) Kofi Annan
Kofi Annan was the
7th Secretary-General of the United Nations (1997–2006). While he promoted peace and diplomacy, this particular statement is not attributed to him.
(b) Ban Ki-moon
Ban Ki-moon served as the
8th Secretary-General of the UN (2007–2016) and played an important role in global initiatives, but he did not make this specific statement.
(d) Michelle Bachelet
Michelle Bachelet is the former
President of Chile and served as the
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, but this quote is not attributed to her.
