“We are making it very clear to all countries that nothing justifies terrorism. There are no political reasons that justify it; there is no cause, no grievance that justifies it. And we will do everything possible to make sure that all countries of the world understand that.”

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.