The conclusions restate that multilateralism is a fundamental principle of the EU.

Today the world faces a proliferation of crises: Russia’s illegal war of aggression against Ukraine and its global consequences, the situation in the Sahel and other parts of Africa, the climate emergency, rising food insecurity, erosion of democracy and human rights, terrorism and violent extremism, cyber threats, as well as backsliding on achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

These challenges cannot be addressed by any one country alone; they must be resolved collectively. That is why the EU and its Member States will continue to uphold the rules-based international order founded on the UN Charter and to strive for a well-functioning, reformed multilateral system, with an effective and sustainably funded United Nations at its core.

EU action at the United Nations in the coming year will be guided by the following overarching priorities:

1. Accelerating implementation of the SDGs
2. Strengthening global governance in line with UN Secretary General’s “Our Common Agenda” proposals for reform and modernisation
3. Building global partnerships to help achieve our common goals

• Text of the conclusions
• EU priorities at the 77th United Nations General Assembly: Council approves conclusions (press release, 18 July 2022)
• EU at the UN General Assembly (background information)