Addressing Assembly, Portugal highlights need for UN reform, conflict prevention measures
Sep 21, 2017, at 10:12 pm
New York, Sept 21(Just Earth News): Portugal’s Prime Minister António Luis Santos da Costa took the podium of the General Assembly to reiterate his country’s support of the Secretary-General’s agenda, which includes boosting conflict prevention activities and creating a stronger more adaptable world Organization.
UN chief 'deeply saddened' by the many lives claimed by raging wildfires in Portugal
Jun 19, 2017, at 02:41 pm
New York, June 19(Just Earth News): 'Shocked and horrified' at the many lives claimed by the devastating fires that hit the Pedrógão Grande region of Portugal, United Nations Secretary-GeneralAntónio Guterres on Sunday expressed his deep sadness and condolences to the Portuguese Government and people.
Jan 08, 2017, at 10:35 am
New York, Jan 8 (Just Earth News): Deeply saddened by the passing of former Portuguese President and Prime Minister Mário Soares, who died earlier on Saturday in Lisbon at the age of 92, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres hailed the commitment to freedom and democracy that made Soares “one of those rare political leaders of true European and global stature.â€
Cultural traditions in Portugal, Uganda and Ukraine added to UNESCO heritage protection list
Dec 01, 2016, at 01:11 pm
New York, Dec 1 (Just Earth News): With the current session of the United Nations committee tasked with safeguarding intangible cultural heritage under way, three cultural elements in Portugal, Uganda and Ukraine have been inscribed to the United Nations list of cultural traditions in need of urgent protection.
Wrapping up official visit to Portugal, Ban receives ‘Order of Liberty’ medal
May 14, 2016, at 01:54 pm
New York, May 14 (Just Earth News/IBNS): On the final day of his visit to Portugal, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Friday received a medal in honour of his distinguished services to the cause of democracy and freedom.