International rules-based order in jeopardy Australia’s Foreign Minister tells UN assembly
Sep 23, 2017, at 01:25 pm
New York, Sept 23(Just Earth News): Australia’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Julie Bishop, told the General Assembly on Friday that while the United Nations had been established to build an international rules-based order for peaceful dispute resolution, “we are now in a time when the challenges to that order are increasing.â€
‘Surge of solidarity’ can halt spread of poverty, Cameroon’s President tells UN Assembly
Sep 23, 2017, at 01:20 pm
New York, Sept 23(Just Earth News): The first speaker to take the podium on the fourth day of the United Nations General Assembly annual high-level debate, President Paul Biya of Cameroon, underscored that peace, essential for the survival of humanity and sustainable development, “is dangerously under threat,†notably from terrorism, conflicts, poverty and climate disruptions.
Sep 23, 2017, at 01:18 pm
New York, Sept 23(Just Earth News): Addressing global leaders at the 72nd annual general debate at the United Nations, the Prime Minister of Bhutan underscored that the impacts of climate change – illustrated by devastating hurricanes and floods, and record-setting temperatures year after year – are very real.
At UN assembly, Croatia calls for treating migrants humanely while also tackling ‘root causes’
Sep 22, 2017, at 05:47 pm
New York, Sept 22(Just Earth News): Croatia, a major way-station on the path of tens of thousands of refugees from the Middle East and Asia in 2015, called from the podium of the United Nations General Assembly on Thursday for a holistic approach that respects migrants’ rights while tackling the root causes of their flight.
Sep 22, 2017, at 05:43 pm
New York, Sept 22(Just Earth News): Addressing the 72nd annual general debate at the United Nations General Assembly, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan reiterated his country’s commitment to sustainable development and urged global leaders to remain steadfast in their battle against climate change, including through the use of renewable energy.
Focus on people’s prosperity key to sustainable development, says Kyrgyz leader at UN Assembly
Sep 21, 2017, at 03:23 pm
New York, Sept 21(Just Earth News): Noting that the only source of power in his country is its people, the President of Kyrgyzstan highlighted that the country’s path to sustainable development has a focus on ensuring the Kyrgyz peoples welfare and prosperity.
Mauritanian minister highlights country’s successful efforts to combat terrorism
Sep 20, 2017, at 05:59 pm
New York, Sept 20(Just Earth News): In his address to the United Nations General Assembly, the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Cooperation of Mauritania, Isselkou Ould Ahmed Izid Bih, welcomed the progress made in the fight against terrorism and migration through an approach based on dialogue and openness.
No alternative to international cooperation, stresses Austrian minister at UN Assembly
Sep 20, 2017, at 05:57 pm
New York, Sept 20(Just Earth News): Conflicts around the globe, as well as the pressing challenges of poverty, hunger and climate change continue to exact terrible human suffering, said Sebastian Kurz, the Federal Minister for Europe, Integration and Foreign Affairs of Austria, noting that the most concerning issue is the lack of trust in the ability of States and institutions to solve these challenges.
Transfer of power essential to strengthen democracy, Sri Lankan President tells UN Assembly
Sep 20, 2017, at 05:50 pm
New York, Sept 20(Just Earth News): Noting that history is marked with leaders who have sought to consolidate power within themselves, the President of Sri Lanka on Wednesday underscored that as leaders come into power, they must yield it to build democratic institutions and safeguard democracies.
Sep 20, 2017, at 04:16 pm
New York, Sept 20(Just Earth News): Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, President of the Republic of Uganda, took the podium expressing support for the theme of the United Nations 72nd General Assembly – ‘Focusing on People: Striving for Peace and a Decent life for all on a Sustainable Planet’ – questioning why the world’s elites failed to see its pertinence.
Government bodies must serve people, Uzbek President stresses at UN assembly
Sep 20, 2017, at 04:04 pm
New York, Sept 20(Just Earth News): Noting efforts to advance socio-economic development in Uzbekistan, the President of the country highlighted that the ultimate goal is to build a democratic State and a just society, where the priority is implementation of the principle that “human interests come first.â€
Sep 20, 2017, at 03:59 pm
New York, Sept 20(Just Earth News): Noting that comprehensively addressing terrorism is vital for the future of the regional and international order, the President of Egypt called on Tuesday for an approach to do so that is based not only on eradication of terrorism but also of its root causes, as well as challenging its supporters and those that grant it safe havens.
World must unite in fight against terrorism, Qatar urges leaders at UN Assembly
Sep 20, 2017, at 03:48 pm
New York, Sept 20(Just Earth News): Underscoring that extremism and terrorism remain the most serious challenges confronting the world, the Amir of Qatar called on leaders to take concerted action against terrorist organizations and their extremist ideologies to maintain global security and stability.
Sep 27, 2016, at 02:00 pm
New York, Sept 27 (Just Earth News): There is a feeling among people on Monday that the world is not “developing within the framework of rational order and common sense†as conflicts and an increasing number of transnational conflicts give rise to a feeling of chaos, the Deputy Vice Minister of Belarus told delegations in the United Nations on Monday adding that such chaos exists side by side with unprecedented interconnectedness and technological progress.
Caribbean leaders, at UN Assembly, decry new financial rules; stress UN role in development
Sep 27, 2016, at 01:54 pm
New York, Sept 27 (Just Earth News): Declaring that Caribbean countries are being treated “as if they are hell on earth†due to new financial rules against tax havens, Bahamian Foreign Minister Frederick Mitchell mounted the podium of the United Nations General Assembly on Monday to denounce the “immoral†withdrawal of normal banking services that inflict hardship on ordinary citizens.
Global integration key to attaining development and climate goals, Swaziland tells UN Assembly
Sep 25, 2016, at 05:04 am
New York, Sept 24 (Just Earth News): Stressing the primacy of the United Nations in forging the collective momentum needed to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and tackle climate change, Prime Minister Sibusiso Barnabas Dlamini of Swaziland told the General Assembly on Saturday that global integration is crucial to transforming the world.
Azerbaijan, at UN Assembly, calls for worldwide mutual respect to achieve development goals
Sep 25, 2016, at 04:52 am
New York, Sept 24 (Just Earth News): Mounting the podium of the United Nations General Assembly on Saturday, Azerbaijan’s Foreign Minister Elmar Mammadyarov stressed the critical importance of enhancing better understanding among diverse communities and encouraging mutual respect in order to achieve the ambitious Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of Agenda 2030.
Sep 23, 2016, at 02:47 pm
New York, Sept 23 (Just Earth News): The Chairman of the Presidency Council of the Government of National Accord of Libya, Mustafa Faiez Serraj, told the United Nations General Assembly on Thursday that the political agreement signed by the Libyan parties remains the solution to the current crisis in the North African country.
Lebanon is ‘not a country of permanent asylum,’ Prime Minister tells UN Assembly
Sep 23, 2016, at 02:29 pm
New York, Sept 23 (Just Earth News): Lebanon is no longer able to assimilate additional displaced persons, and the United Nations should envision resettling the displaced Syrians within their national borders, the President of Lebanon’s Council of Ministers, Tammam Salam, told the UN General Assembly on Thursday.
Serious global collaboration needed in war on terrorism, Iraqi premier tells UN Assembly
Sep 23, 2016, at 02:23 pm
New York, Sept 23 (Just Earth News): Taking the podium of the United Nations General Assembly to declare that most of the land seized by Islamist extremists has been recaptured, Iraqi Prime Minister Haidar al-Abadi on Thursday appealed to the international community for more aid to reintegrate those displaced and greater cooperation in the war on terrorism.
Women’s empowerment vital for global development, Lithuanian leader tells UN Assembly
Sep 23, 2016, at 04:55 am
New York, Sept 22 (Just Earth News): Only by fully empowering women can the world achieve the ambitious development goals it has set itself and confront the multiple crises and threats that beset it, Lithuanian President Dalia Grybauskaite told the United Nations General Assembly on Thursday.
Global cooperation vital to achieve Agenda 2030, Thai leader tells UN Assembly
Sep 22, 2016, at 02:34 pm
New York, Sept 22 (Just Earth News): Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said on Wednesday that global cooperation is crucial to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) that seek to eliminate poverty, hunger and a host of social ills by 2030, on the second day of the United Nations General Assembly’s annual general debate.
Syria and Mediterranean shores show ‘past lessons not learned,’ Bosnia and Herzegovina tells UN
Sep 22, 2016, at 02:32 pm
New York, Sept 22 (Just Earth News): Addressing the United Nations General Assembly, Chairman of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bakir Izetbegovic, stressed on Wednesday that humanitarian aid cannot serve as a substitute for solutions addressing the root causes of conflict nor create conditions for lasting peace.
Dialogue and cooperation most viable path to peace, Afghan Vice-President tells UN Assembly
Sep 22, 2016, at 02:13 pm
New York, Sept 22 (Just Earth News): Drawing the attention of world leaders gathered at the United Nations General Assembly to complex global challenges, the Vice-President of Afghanistan on Wednesday stressed that dialogue and cooperation are the most viable avenue to promote peace and security, as well as to ensure a world without hatred and conflict.
Sustainable development facing ‘strong headwinds,’ Chinese Premier warns UN Assembly
Sep 22, 2016, at 02:12 pm
New York, Sept 22 (Just Earth News): In his address to the United Nations General Assembly, Li Keqiang, Premier to the State Council of China, said the 2030 Agenda, the new vision for global development adopted last year, faces an ‘uphill battle’ and its full implementation will require the international community to acknowledge a shared, interconnected future and to take concretes steps to tackle challenges.
Africa needs ‘fair chance’ to trade, not sympathy or aid, Ghana’s President tells UN Assembly
Sep 22, 2016, at 04:34 am
New York, Sept 21 (Just Earth News): What Africa needs is not development assistance from developed countries but “a fair chance†to trade with the rest of the world, the President of Ghana on Wednesday told the United Nations General Assembly.
‘No compromises’ in implementation of 2030 Agenda, Zimbabwe’s Mugabe tells UN Assembly
Sep 22, 2016, at 04:33 am
New York, Sept 21 (Just Earth News): Addressing the United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday, the President of Zimbabwe underscored that compromises or half-measures, which were unavoidable, even inevitable, in developing the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, have no place in its implementation phase.
Sustainable development at core of Fiji’s national agenda, Prime Minister tells UN Assembly
Sep 21, 2016, at 12:36 pm
New York, Sept 21 (Just Earth News): In his address to the General Assembly’s annual general debate, Josaia Voreqe Bainimarama, the Prime Minister of Fiji, underscored that “first and foremost, we have placed sustainable development at the core of our national agenda.â€
In war on terrorism Egypt’s leader tells UN Assembly UNESCO has cultural role to play
Sep 21, 2016, at 12:35 pm
New York, Sept 21 (Just Earth News): Calling terrorism “the cancer of our age […] that breeds the call for extremism and violence in the minds of people,†Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi on Tuesday urged the United Nations to use cultural ‘weapons’ to eliminate destructive ideologies via access to knowledge, transfer of technology and confronting extremist ideologies.
At UN Assembly, South American leaders spotlight efforts to tackle corruption, drug trafficking
Sep 21, 2016, at 12:28 pm
New York, Sept 21 (Just Earth News): Mauricio Macri, President of Argentina, was among several leaders from South America addressing the opening day of the United Nations General Assembly who highlighted the need to tackle challenges that affected his region, but also the world: eradicating poverty; addressing climate change; and combating drug trafficking and violence associated with organized crime.