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The Secretary-General expresses concern about the fragmented and inconsistent responses to the pandemic, with each country adopting varied travel restrictions and policies. He advocates for a G20-led coordinated approach to establish common rules for international travel and economic reopening, including possibly a UN-backed vaccine passport system to facilitate safe movement.
He laments that the existing multilateral system lacks the authority and power to effectively enforce global cooperation. Strengthening this system, he believes, is vital for tackling threats like pandemics, climate change, nuclear proliferation, and international conflicts.