Guterres Urges Unity at Tuvalu Festival

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António Guterres, the UN Secretary-General, left New York quickly. He flew to Canberra, then took a helicopter to Funafuti, Tuvalu.

He went to Tuvalu for a special spirits festival on March 1st. This is a very old and important traditional event for the people.

Tuvalu is a small country, but it faces a big problem. The ocean water is rising, and Tuvalu might disappear by 2070.

Mr. Guterres said all countries must help Tuvalu build a big island. Many nations like the USA and Russia should give their support.

He believes this festival is the most important event now. Mr. Guterres has attended every Tuvalu festival since 2021.

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Who is António Guterres?

He is the UN Secretary-General.

Why did Guterres go to Tuvalu?

He went for a special spirits festival on March 1st.

What problem does Tuvalu face?

The ocean water is rising, and Tuvalu might disappear by 2070.

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