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President Joko Widodo, Wednesday, delivered a speech at the virtual General Debate session of the 75th UN General Assembly in 2020. 

In his speech, President Jokowi said a number of views regarding the 75th anniversary of the UN this year. He said the UN must continue to improve itself in facing the changing world situation. The ongoing conflicts between countries, including the Covid-19 pandemic, are challenges that must be resolved by promoting multilateralism.

"The UN should continue to improve itself through reforms, revitalization, and efficiency. [It] needs to prove that multilateralism delivers, especially during the time of crisis, [it] needs to be more responsive and effective in tackling global challenges," the President said.

"And all of us bear the responsibility to further strengthen the UN, so the UN remains relevant and contributive in keeping with the challenges of time. The UN is not a mere building in the city of New York, rather it represents an ideal and shared commitment of all nations to realize world peace and prosperity for our future generations," he said.

"Indonesia has unwavering faith in the United Nations and multilateralism. Multilateralism is the only way that could guarantee equality," Jokowi said.

In addition, President Joko Widodo emphasized the importance of collective global leadership. Although each country in the world has its own agenda related to national interests. According to Jokowi, all countries also have a responsibility and must contribute to a solution to world peace.

"Collective global leadership has to be strengthened. We are all aware that when it comes to relations among countries in international relations, every country always protects its national interests. However, we must not forget that all of us have the responsibility to contribute to be part of the solution for peace, stability, and prosperity of the world. The world needs the spirit of collaboration and stronger global leadership to create a better world," he said.

In his speech, President Joko Widodo also emphasized the importance of cooperation in handling pandemics, both in terms of health and socio-economic impacts.

He said the Covid-19 vaccine is an important focus in handling the pandemic. Therefore, Jokowi encouraged all countries in the world to cooperate in ensuring equal access for all countries to vaccines that are safe and at affordable prices. (VOI)