The UN adopted the “Pact for the Future”, the Russian amendment was rejected

The United Nations has adopted a “Pact for the Future” aimed at solving the major challenges of the 21st century, from conflict to climate change and human rights, despite objections from a group of countries led by Russia.

Adoption of the text was briefly delayed when Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Vershinin proposed an amendment emphasizing the principle of non-interference in the internal affairs of states and calling on the UN to avoid duplicating efforts.

Russia’s objections were supported by Belarus, North Korea, Iran, Nicaragua and Syria, but the amendment was overwhelmingly rejected.

Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, who organized the “Future Summit”, called the agreement a once-in-a-generation opportunity to reshape human history by renewing international cooperation.

As a prelude to the annual high-level session of the UN General Assembly, which begins on Tuesday, September 24, dozens of heads of state and government gathered to sign the text.

In the adopted version, the leaders pledged to strengthen the multilateral system in order to “keep up with the changing world and to protect the needs and interests of current and future generations who face constant crisis.”

“We believe that there is a path to a brighter future for all of humanity,” the document states.

The Pact specifies 56 actions, including a commitment to multilateralism, respect for the UN Charter and peacekeeping, and calls for reforms of international financial institutions and the UN Security Council, along with renewed efforts to combat climate change, promote disarmament and guide the development of artificial intelligence.