Chinanews.com, December 29. According to the United Nations website, on the occasion of saying goodbye to the old and ushering in the new, United Nations Secretary-General Guterres delivered a New Year's speech, calling on people to work together to make 2023 a year to restore peace.
The picture shows UN Secretary-General Guterres delivering a New Year's speech.
Image source: Video screenshot of the United Nations WeChat public account
According to sources, Guterres said in his speech that on New Year's Eve, people close the door of the past year and look to the future with hope.
He said that in 2022, millions of people around the world will indeed close the door to their past lives.
From Ukraine to Afghanistan to the Democratic Republic of the Congo and beyond, people are leaving their homes in ruins and livelihoods in search of a better future.
Around the world, 100 million people have migrated to escape war, wildfires, drought, poverty and hunger.
Guterres went on to say that in 2023, "we need peace more than ever."
He mentioned making peace among each other and ending conflicts through dialogue.
Coexist peacefully with nature and climate to build a more sustainable world.
Bringing peace in the home so women and girls can live with dignity in a safe environment.
Peace online, no more hate speech and abuse, etc.
Guterres finally pointed out, "Let us make peace the core of our words and deeds. Let us work together to make 2023 the year to restore peace in our lives, families, and the world."