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THE TRUTH ABOUT: Un chief says global tensions threaten international trade - Caught on Camera

'The world cannot afford splits into rival blocs,' said Guterres (Credit: AFP)

The international trading system is on the brink of fragmenting amid rising geopolitical tensions, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned Wednesday, as he cautioned the world against splitting into rival blocs.

"The international trading system is challenged on all sides; teetering on the verge of fragmentation," Guterres said at a ceremony marking the 60th anniversary of the UN Trade and Development agency (UNCTAD).

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