Democracy Must Be Renewed amid Growing Global Strains, Secretary-General Tells World Forum
What was announced
Following is UN Secretary‑General António Guterres’ message for the fourteenth World Forum for Democracy, held in Strasbourg, France, from 4 to 6 November:
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- Original: https://press.un.org/en/2026/sgsm23357.doc.htm
- Published 2026-11-04 21:17:23 UTC
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