Slovak Foreign Minister elected as President of 72nd session of the General Assembly
Jun 01, 2017, at 10:36 am
New York, June 1(Just Earth News): The United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday elected by acclamation Foreign Minister Miroslav Lajcák of Slovakia as President of its upcoming 72nd session.
Apr 05, 2017, at 12:54 pm
New York, Apr 5(Just Earth News): The United Nations Security Council on Tuesday expressed its support for the efforts of President Faustin Archange Touadera of the Central African Republic (CAR) to restore State authority as well as for the African Union-led mediation initiative to find a political solution to the situation in the crisis-torn country.
Dec 11, 2016, at 12:57 pm
New York, Dec 11 (Just Earth News): Strongly condemning the outgoing Gambian President's rejection of the official election results proclaimed by the country's Independent Electoral Commission, the United Nations Security Council urged him to carry out a peaceful and orderly transition process.
UN chief commends peaceful polls in Gambia, congratulates President-elect Adama Barrow
Dec 03, 2016, at 02:02 pm
New York, Dec 3 (Just Earth News): United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Friday commended the people of Gambia for the peaceful and orderly manner in which yesterday's presidential election was held and congratulated President-elect Adama Barrow.
Ghana: Ban urges President, opposition leader to defuse tensions ahead of upcoming elections
Nov 30, 2016, at 01:32 pm
New York, Nov 30 (Just Earth News): United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Tuesday urged Ghana’s President and the opposition leader to continue their role in defusing tensions towards the holding of peaceful and credible elections in the African country.
Future of US-Canada relationship under the Trumpian Regime
Nov 17, 2016, at 02:45 pm
Calgary, Nov 16 (IBNS): The future of Canada USA Bilateral relationship would be under big question mark, as it was a well known fact that Donald Trump’s deep antipathy to NAFTA (North American Free Trade Agreement)which during the campaign for presidency he had made one of the prime election issue and had been fiercely vitriolic towards Mexico but said nothing against Canada.
Nov 02, 2016, at 01:26 pm
New York, Nov 2 (Just Earth News): The United Nations Security Council on Tuesday welcomed the election of Michel Aoun as the President of Lebanon, noting that it represents a long-awaited and critical step to overcome the country’s political and institutional crisis.
‘World is at a crossroads,’ President of the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia tells UN
Sep 23, 2016, at 02:42 pm
New York, Sept 23 (Just Earth News): The world is at a crossroads of numerous crises, with the international community having entered a phase of fundamental changes in the global order and being faced with transformations that are both hard to stop and to control, the President of the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Gjorge Ivanov, told the United Nations General Assembly on Thursday.
At UN Assembly, President of the Dominican Republic underlines the need to reduce inequalities
Sep 22, 2016, at 02:24 pm
New York, Sept 22 (Just Earth News): Underlining that the fight against poverty and inequality has great potential for long-term transformation, the President of the Dominican Republic on Wednesday in his address to the United Nations general Assembly called for a sustained focus on those who have been recently lifted out of poverty, given that they face distinct vulnerabilities.
General Assembly elects Permanent Representative of Fiji as President of 71st session
Jun 14, 2016, at 12:56 pm
New York, June 14 (Just Earth News):The United Nations General Assembly on Monday elected Peter Thomson, Permanent Representative of Fiji, as President of its upcoming 71st session.
Burkina Faso's transition won't be stalled by those rowing against current of history: President
Oct 03, 2015, at 02:21 pm
New York, Oct 3 (IBNS): Thanking the international community for strongly condemning the recent coup d’état in Burkina Faso, and for backing the transition he is leading, President Michel Kafando on Friday called upon the United Nations General Assembly to continue supporting the county's efforts "to anchor true democracy," through to the holding of free and transparent elections.
Mongolian President urges coordinated action to tackle pressing global issues
Sep 30, 2015, at 02:39 pm
New York, Sept 30 (IBNS): In his speech at the 70th United Nations General Assembly's annual General Debate, Mongolian President Tsakhia Elbegdorj urged his international counterparts to unite and exercise decisive leadership to fulfil UN's core missions.
Ukrainian President says country suffering 'brutal violation' of UN Charter
Sep 30, 2015, at 02:22 pm
New York, Sept 30 (IBNS): Ukraine is suffering from a brutal violation of the fundamental norms and principles of the United Nations Charter, President Petro Poroshenko told world leaders on Tuesday at the annual General Assembly debate.
President tells UN Assembly negotiations created new opportunity for all Cypriots
Sep 30, 2015, at 02:08 pm
New York, Sept 30 (IBNS): Expressing the hope that a new round of negotiations that resumed this past May will lead to the final settlement of the "Cyprus problem," Nicos Anastasiades, the President of Cyprus, told the United Nations General Assembly on Monday that a negotiated settlement would create a "win-win" situation, not only for the people of Cyprus, but for the region, the interested parties and the wider international community.
Following coup d'etat in Burkina Faso, Ban welcomes reinstatement of President
Sep 24, 2015, at 02:05 pm
New Yoek, Sept 24 (IBNS): Following a coup d'etat last week in Burkina Faso, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Wednesday welcomed the reinstatement of President Michel Kafando and of the transitional institutions in the country.
Opening 70th UN General Assembly, President underscores urgent need for action
Sep 16, 2015, at 02:18 pm
New York, Sept 16 (IBNS): A major priority for the 70th session of the United Nations General Assembly is to ensure that all actors move swiftly to deliver on the promises being made for sustainable development, the President of the 193-member body said on Tuesday.
President talks about changing the world, as 69th UN General Assembly concludes
Sep 15, 2015, at 02:38 pm
New York, Sept 15 (IBNS): The 69th session of the United Nations General Assembly presented countries with a "historic opportunity" to change the world for the better and was guided by the overarching principles of cooperation, compromise and solidarity, its President said Monday.
Guatemala: After President's resignation, Ban calls for peaceful elections
Sep 04, 2015, at 02:32 pm
New York, Sep 4 (IBNS): Taking note of the resignation of President Otto Pérez Molina of Guatemala, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Thursday said he trusted that the authorities would abide by the Constitution and ensure an orderly democratic transition.
Somalia: UN urges resolution to crisis after legislators approve motion to impeach President
Aug 20, 2015, at 02:15 pm
New York, Aug 20 (IBNS): Envoys from the United Nations and other international organizations on Wednesday joined to express deep concern that a parliamentary motion to impeach Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud would impede progress on the country’s peace and State-building goals.
Amid rising tensions, UN chief reiterates concerns to Burundian President
Aug 07, 2015, at 02:05 pm
New York, Aug 7 (IBNS): United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has urged Burundian President Pierre Nkurunziza to resume the political dialogue that was suspended last month, and reiterated his strong condemnation of the recent killing of General Adolphe Nshimirimana and the attempted assassination of human rights defender Pierre Claver Mbonimpa.
Ban urges South Sudanese rivals to meet peace accord
Jun 05, 2014, at 05:03 pm
New York, Jun 5 (IBNS): United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Wednesday urged South Sudanese President Salva Kiir to meet with former Vice-President Riek Machar on Monday, as agreed to in the May 9 document that aimed to end the fighting in the world's newest country.
Ban urges Lebanon to elect president without delay
May 26, 2014, at 04:58 pm
New York, May 26 (IBNS): United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Sunday regretted that the Lebanese Parliament was unable to elect a new president within the timeframe set by the constitution and called on the country's leaders to select a new one "without delay".
El Salvador: Ban commends turnout for presidential poll
Apr 01, 2014, at 05:57 pm
New York, Apr 1 (IBNS): United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon followed with keen interest the electoral process in El Salvador, whose outcome confirmed the election of Salvador Sanchez Ceren as President.