United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has called on G20 leaders to address the urgent issue of global hunger, which affected one in 11 people worldwide over the past year.

In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Guterres described hunger and poverty as "shameful injustices" and urged the world's leading economies to mobilize finance, strengthen global investments, and enhance the global financial safety net.

"Today I urged G20 leaders to help correct the shameful injustice of hunger & poverty," he wrote, emphasizing the importance of collective action in tackling food insecurity and its underlying causes.

The statement comes amid growing concerns about global food insecurity exacerbated by conflicts, climate change, and economic disparities.

Recent UN data shows that nearly 735 million people faced hunger in 2023, underscoring the need for immediate interventions.

The Secretary-General has consistently highlighted the need for structural reforms to the global financial system to ensure vulnerable countries can access resources to combat poverty and hunger.

His appeal to G20 leaders builds on these calls, urging nations to prioritize food security in their economic and policy agendas.

As world leaders gather for the G20 summit, Guterres' remarks aim to refocus attention on human development issues, reminding them that alleviating hunger is essential to achieving global stability and sustainable development goals.