Uruguay president urges renewed commitment to peace and multilateralism at UN

Yamandu Orsi, President of the Oriental Republic of Uruguay, told the United Nations General Assembly that peace is not merely the absence of war but "something that has to be constantly built." He urged countries to pursue dialogue and institutions that protect dignity and freedom, saying international cooperation must be renewed and made more representative.

Orsi framed his argument around humility in international relations, stating that "no country holds the absolute truth" and warning against imposing models from outside. He called on the UN to evolve and regain trust, arguing that "we need more effective, more representative, multilateral institutions that are closer to the people and more able to respond to the challenges of our time."