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The speaker is saying they support multilateral cooperation on principle, not as a tactic against any specific country or group. The quote presents multilateralism as a positive belief in an international order built on shared participation. It also draws a distinction between opposing someone and supporting a system of cooperation.
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Originally said in English.
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About Antonio Guterres
Portuguese politician and diplomat
António Guterres is a Portuguese politician and diplomat, born in 1949. Since 2017, he has served as the ninth secretary-general of the United Nations. A member of the Portuguese Socialist Party, he was prime minister of Portugal from 1995 to 2002. He is known for his work in international diplomacy and public service, especially through his long career in Portuguese and global politics.
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