"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 serving as the ninth secretary-general of the United Nations since 2017. He previously served as prime minister of Portugal from 1995 to 2002 and as United Nations high commissioner for refugees from 2005 to 2015. His public career has focused on diplomacy, humanitarian issues, and multilateral cooperation.