75 years since the founding of the United Nations
It has been 75 years since the United Nations = United Nations was established in 24 days.
As the conflict between the great powers sharpens, the issue is whether member countries can work together to tackle global issues such as infectious diseases and climate variability.
The United Nations is an international organization created after World War II to maintain world peace and security and help improve people's livelihoods, and currently has 193 member countries.
As it has been 75 years since the United Nations was founded, Deputy Secretary-General Hostchild responded to an interview with NHK.
"At the time of the Cold War, there was a difference in US-Soviet ideology, but it may not have been as big as it is now. There used to be a sense of duty to work together for a cause, but now it has weakened. In addition to the United States and Russia, the conflict between the United States and China is sharpening, and the issue is whether member countries can work together to tackle global issues such as infectious diseases and climate variability. ..
He added that it is necessary for other countries to unite in order to overcome the conflict between the great powers, and that "Japan can play a constructive role in finding a common understanding of each other in the age of division." He expressed his expectations for the role of Japan.
Regarding the future image of the United Nations, Mr. Hoschild said, "The world today is more influenced by civil society than before. The'#MeToo movement' and climate change prevention activities are good examples. Civil society and young people If we do not take in the voice, the importance of the United Nations will decline, "he said.