UN Secretary-General António Guterres has called on world leaders to strengthen international cooperation as they prepare to meet in New York for the 81st UN General Assembly. Guterres made the appeal ahead of his final UNGA as Secretary-General, urging leaders to work together to address conflicts and other challenges facing the world. In a message shared on X, Guterres said dialogue and collective action were needed more than ever as leaders gather at the UN headquarters tomorrow.