Portugal calls for global unity, multilateralismPaulo Rengal, Minister of State and Foreign Affairs of Portugal, together with Sihasak Phuangketkeow, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Thailand. The world is a network -- not a collection of isolated fortressesAnd in this global network, the United Nations system plays a pivotal role. And in times of rising geopolitical tensions and increasingly borderless challenges, the answer can only be stronger cooperation: international, regional, and inter-regional. Despite the serious challenges facing the United Nations today, Portugal remains convinced that multilateralism is the most effective and sustainable path to address global challenges. Closer engagement between the UN and Asean would promote coherence between global and regional approaches, especially regarding peace, security, and stability.

Source: Bangkok Post February 27, 2026 00:10 UTC