Guterres urges G-77 and China to drive momentum for global governance reform

Developing countries must lead efforts to reform outdated international institutions and frameworks, UN Secretary-General António Guterres said in remarks to the third summit of the Group of 77 (G-77) and China, which opened on Sunday in Kampala, Uganda.

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Guterres urges G-77 and China to drive momentum for global governance reform

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