In a recorded speech on Monday marking the UN’s 80th anniversary, El-Sisi stressed that reform efforts must uphold international law and avoid double standards. “Our celebration today comes at a pivotal moment when global balances are being reshaped, and unprecedented challenges are being imposed on the international community,” he said.
The president also announced the opening of new UN regional and country office headquarters in Egypt’s New Administrative Capital, describing it as a point of national pride and a reaffirmation of Egypt’s commitment to multilateral engagement.
El-Sisi highlighted Egypt’s historic role as a founding member of the UN, underscoring its contributions to peacekeeping, international security, and the defence of the UN Charter. He praised Secretary-General António Guterres's efforts to advance institutional reform and emphasized the UN’s role in promoting sustainable development, protecting human rights, and addressing shared global challenges such as climate change and water scarcity.
Egypt’s call for broader UN reform was echoed by its Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Osama Abdel-Khalek, who reiterated the country’s demand for a fundamental overhaul of the Security Council's veto system. He described the current structure as a core defect that must be addressed once and for all.
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