Joint Statement on Behalf of the Pathfinders for Peaceful, Just and Inclusive Societies at the Informal Consultations on the Summit of the Future
This statement was presented by H.E. the Chargé d’Affaires a.i. of Portugal to the United Nations in New York, Mr. Jorge Aranda, on behalf of the 46 member states of Pathfinders for Peaceful, Just and Inclusive Societies. It was co-facilitated by the Permanent Missions of Guatemala and Portugal to the United Nations. The statement is in support of the Summit of the Future and the informal consultations to be held on November 9, 2023, on the preparations of the Pact for the Future negotiations.
In the words of UN Secretary-General Guterres, the ‘world is becoming unhinged,’ with multilateral institutions facing a choice between’ reform or rupture.’ As crises after global crises shake the foundations upon which multilateralism is built, the Pathfinders find commonalities amongst differences, while strengthening the collaboration, commitment and action needed to advance a more peaceful, just, equitable and inclusive world. As such, we add particular support to those elements under consideration for the Pact for the Future that most resonate with our work.