“It's true that globalization, with all its fantastic improvements in the world and the technological progress linked to it, has increased inequality at country level, especially inside countries. And there are people that were left behind - people, sectors, regions - that has created a sense of frustration in the rust belts of the world.”

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.