UN chief looks forward to working with new U.S. administration

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres looks forward to working with new American President Joe Biden and his team as the U.S. "has a key leadership role to play," Guterres' spokesman said on Wednesday.

That includes peace and security matters in the UN Security Council, Stephane Dujarric said. "We also look forward to working with the administration to advance sustainable development, human rights for all the world's people."

Dujarric told a regular press briefing that he expects the Guterres-Biden engagement will be very active and positive.

Source(s): Xinhua News Agency