Speaker urges renewed investment in multilateralism and UN reform

Antonio Gosha, introduced in the transcript as president of the European Council of the European Union, told the assembly that "multilateralism is not an ideal of the past. It is the only realistic way to address the problems of today." He argued no country can by itself prevent pandemics, stabilize the climate, secure resilient supply chains, regulate artificial intelligence, ensure financial stability, or deliver sustainable development.

Gosha urged member states to pursue reform rather than withdrawal, calling the UN80 initiative an important opportunity to make the United Nations "more efficient and more effective" and pressing for a comprehensive reform of the UN Security Council so it becomes "more effective, inclusive, democratic, and accountable." He said the European Union will continue to support the United Nations politically, financially and through concrete actions.

The speaker framed the case for stronger multilateral institutions in practical terms, citing the role of treaties and agreements from non-proliferation to climate accords as evidence that collective action delivers. He invited all nations in the chamber to join a new partnership platform later described in his remarks.