President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. met today with United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres during the UN General Assembly in New York. The leaders reaffirmed the strong partnership between the United States and the United Nations. They discussed pressing issues facing the UN, including Russia’s unprovoked war in Ukraine – a clear threat to the core tenets of the UN Charter – and its impact on the broader international community.  The President thanked Secretary-General Guterres for his leadership in working to establish the Black Sea Grain Initiative.  They also reaffirmed the continued need for global action to address the global climate and food security crises.

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