The President of the eighty-first session of the United Nations General Assembly met with Mr. Badr Abdelatty, Minister for Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Egyptian Expatriates of the Arab Republic of Egypt.
The discussion centered on advancing the priorities of the Global South and reforming the global financial architecture to secure fair representation for developing nations. Regarding UN reform, they stressed that initiatives must prioritize Member State ownership and improved service delivery rather than simple cost-cutting. They also underscored the importance of greater accountability surrounding the Security Council veto, alongside the urgent need for global governance and clear regulations to keep pace with the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence.