The President of the United Nations General Assembly said that the multilateral system is facing unprecedented challenges.

On January 14th, local time, the President of the 80th United Nations General Assembly, Belberk, briefed member states on the work priorities for 2026, stating that the current multilateral system is facing unprecedented challenges. Belberk warned that the international system will not collapse overnight, but rather may be "gradually eroded" by disagreements, compromised compromises, and lack of political will. Belberk emphasized that principles cannot be replaced by "infinite compromises". It is a "critical moment" for the United Nations, and all countries need to show courage, leadership, and responsibility.