In a historic move at the Summit of the Future in New York, the international community has united to adopt the "Pact for the Future" aimed at tackling the challenges of the 21st century. This significant agreement, negotiated over months by Germany and Namibia, was formally adopted by member countries at the United Nations Headquarters. The adoption comes despite efforts by Russia, along with Belarus, North Korea, Iran, Nicaragua, and Syria, to derail the pact.

The "Pact for the Future" stands as a beacon of hope for greater international cooperation and solidarity, as emphasized by UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres. This once-in-a-generation opportunity, organized by Guterres at the Summit of the Future, is set to reshape human history by revitalizing global collaboration and trust in the United Nations. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz expressed optimism about the adopted pact, highlighting its potential to guide nations towards cooperation and partnership, rather than conflict and division.

The adopted version of the pact encompasses a set of 56 actions that pledge to enhance the multilateral system in response to a rapidly changing world. Leaders have committed to upholding the UN Charter, reinforcing peacekeeping efforts, and reforming the UN Security Council. Moreover, the pact emphasizes the need to adjust the international financial system in support of the Global South while intensifying efforts to combat climate change, promote disarmament, and steer the development of artificial intelligence. Additionally, the agreement vows to accelerate progress towards achieving the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals, aiming to eradicate extreme poverty, combat hunger, and advance gender equality and education around the world.

Despite the landmark adoption of the "Pact for the Future," Russia's opposition to the agreement has caused a rift within the international community. The Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Vershinin expressed dissatisfaction with the pact, particularly citing the lack of opportunity for further negotiations with dissenting countries. Russia's proposed amendment, emphasizing the principle of non-interference in states' internal affairs, was met with swift rejection by a majority of 143 votes in the UN General Assembly. Following the adoption, Russia criticized the pact as "unbalanced" and "a huge blow to the organization as a whole," with support from allied nations such as Belarus, North Korea, Iran, Nicaragua, and Syria.