
António Guterres – UN Secretary General
Zeinab Badawi speaks to the Secretary General of the UN, António Guterres. As the UN marks its 75th anniversary, can it deal with the challenges brought about by Covid-19?
The annual UN General Assembly gets underway this month in New York and this year it will be like no previous one, The coronavirus pandemic means the summit will be held virtually. The medical, social and economic impact of Covid-19 has not only brought much suffering, it is also reshaping the world. HARDtalk's Zeinab Badawi speaks to the Secretary General of the UN, António Guterres. He believes the pandemic is unleashing a tsunami of scapegoating, hate and xenophobia. As the UN marks its 75th anniversary, is it equipped to deal with these unprecedented global challenges?
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'We need to avoid Cold War between China and US'
Duration: 02:54
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| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Interviewer | Zeinab Badawi |
| Interviewed Guest | Antonio Guterres |
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