President Luis Abinader urged action on climate change, accessibility to artificial intelligence (AI), and the need for international stability during his address at the United Nations headquarters in New York on Monday, 23 September 2024. Speaking at the Future Summit, part of the 79th session of the UN General Assembly, Abinader emphasized the importance of collaborative solutions that would improve the lives of both current and future generations, advocating for a more just, equitable, and sustainable future.
“The primary message of this summit must be to set aside our divisions and focus on what unites us,” he stated.
Regarding climate change, Abinader stressed the urgent need for economies to prioritize decarbonization. He argued that major greenhouse gas-producing nations should contribute according to their resources and impact, emphasizing the importance of green funding and adherence to established climate regulations.
On the topic of AI, he highlighted the necessity for equitable access to technology within a framework of digital sovereignty and ethical standards. This accessibility, he argued, could transform sectors such as production, education, healthcare, and environmental protection, while also preventing AI from becoming a tool for exploitation and exclusion.
Abinader also addressed the fundamental objectives of international organizations, calling for the safeguarding of global peace and stability to protect millions from disproportionate and unjust violence. He advocated for incentives to discourage nations from violating basic norms of coexistence and peaceful conflict resolution.
“We reaffirm the unwavering commitment of the Dominican Republic to effective and renewed multilateralism,” he concluded, urging respect for international law to ensure that all nations have the means for their security. He emphasized that achieving these goals requires the resources to accelerate the creation of a new international financial architecture, ensuring investment, development, environmental protection, and climate resilience.
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Diario Libre
25 September 2024