President Pavel calls for UN reform, heads to Chicago

Czech President Petr Pavel called for the reform of the Security Council which would make it more effective, inclusive, accountable, and better reflecting today's realities. In his speech to the General Assemby, Pavel said that UN should allow for more effective action in responding and adapting to current trends. These include, in particular, the use of new technologies, stronger protection of the environment and a response to climate change.

On Thursday, President Pavel will continue his US visit in Chicago, where he will speak at the University of Chicago and pay tribute to former Czechoslovak President Tomáš Garrigue Masaryk, who lectured there in the early 1900s. Pavel will also meet with the local Czech community. In addition to his address, Pavel will participate in a roundtable on security threats and the role of innovation and new technologies. He is set to meet Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson. Later this week, he will visit the National Czech & Slovak Museum in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.