New UN General Assembly highlights ‘solidarity, sustainability and science’
Sep 14, 2022, at 10:37 pm
The 77th session of the UN General Assembly opened on Tuesday with its new president urging world leaders to respond to humanity’s most pressing challenges, including the war in Ukraine, by working together and building bridges across what are “deep divides”.
General Assembly, Security Council fill final vacancy on ‘World Court’
Nov 21, 2017, at 02:09 pm
New York, Nov 21(Just Earth News): The General Assembly and the Security Council on Mondayelected the fifth judge to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) concluding the 2017 elections to the principal judicial organ of the United Nations.
FEATURE: See what happened when the world came together at the UN
Sep 29, 2017, at 03:34 pm
New York, Sept 29(Just Earth News): Every year in September, world leaders gather at the United Nations in New York for the General Assembly’s annual high-level session. The diplomatic confab draws veteran politicians as well as new faces from all corners of the globe in what is always an interesting and intense week for all involved. Also in attendance are representatives from civil society, academia, the private sector, the media, and the arts and entertainment worlds.
At General Assembly, Mozambique calls for reformed UN, greater aid from wealthy States
Sep 26, 2017, at 01:27 pm
New York, Sept 26(Just Earth News): Only a reformed United Nations and a greater commitment from wealthier countries to help the developing world can confront “the overwhelming challenges of our times,†Mozambique told the General Assembly on the last day of its 72nd annual general debate on Monday.
In General Assembly address, Bahrain calls for strong, stable Middle East
Sep 24, 2017, at 03:40 pm
New York, Sept 24(Just Earth News): Bahrain reiterated its support for a strong Middle East in its United Nations General Assembly address, underscoring the need for strong and common political will to guarantee positive relations with other countries, support for the principles of non-interference in others internal affairs, and reaffirmation of the fight against terrorism and its sponsors.
Russia’s Lavrov backs US view on primacy of sovereignty in international relations
Sep 22, 2017, at 05:27 pm
New York, Sept 22(Just Earth News): Russian Foreign Minister Sergey V. Lavrov endorsed at the United Nations General Assembly on Thursday United States President Donald Trump’s affirmation of the primacy of national sovereignty in international affairs.
With world at epic crossroads, UN seems like it’s on ‘silent’ mode, Jordan tells Assembly
Sep 22, 2017, at 05:26 pm
New York, Sept 22(Just Earth News): While the United Nations is “our global conscience,†Al Hussein Bin Abdullah II, Crown Prince of Jordan, said on Thursday that for too many in his country and elsewhere trying to do good, it sometimes feels like the world’s conscience is on 'silent' mode.
The world needs ‘a true global partnership,’ Indonesia’s Vice-President tells UN Assembly
Sep 22, 2017, at 05:25 pm
New York, Sept 22(Just Earth News): At the United Nations General Assembly on Thursday, Muhammad Jusuf Kalla, the Vice-President of Indonesia, underscored three points to achieve ‘Peace and a Decent Life for All on a Sustainable Planet,’’ the theme of the 72nd session.
China, at UN Assembly, urges DPRK not to go ‘further along a dangerous direction’
Sep 22, 2017, at 05:22 pm
New York, Sept 22(Just Earth News): There is still hope for peace, ‘and we must not give up’ on solving the nuclear crisis on the Korean Peninsula, China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi told world leaders at the United Nations on Thursday, while urging the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea’s (DPRK) not to go “further along a dangerous direction.â€
To address terrorism, ‘we must stamp out its root causes,’ Pakistan leader says at UN Assembly
Sep 22, 2017, at 05:20 pm
New York, Sept 22(Just Earth News): Addressing the United Nations General Assembly on Thursday, Shahid Khaqan Abbasi, the Prime Minister of Pakistan underscored that any strategy to combat global terrorism must focus on addressing the issue of State sponsored terrorism, as well as resolve the root causes behind such violence.
Addressing Rohingya crisis, Bangladesh proposes UN-monitored ‘safe zones’ in Myanmar
Sep 22, 2017, at 05:19 pm
New York, Sept 22(Just Earth News): Myanmar must stop “ethnic cleansing†in Rakhine state, and “safe zones†should be created inside that country to protect all civilians, under the supervision of the United Nations, Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina told the General Assembly on Thursday.
At UN Assembly, African leaders call for more support to fight terrorism in sub-Saharan Sahel
Sep 22, 2017, at 05:18 pm
New York, Sept 22(Just Earth News): Highlighting the dangers posed by terrorism in Africa’s sub-Saharan Sahel region, African leaders mounted the podium of the United Nations General Assembly on Thursday to appeal for the resources needed to make the multinational force set up to counter the scourge fully operational.
Sep 22, 2017, at 05:15 pm
New York, Sept 22(Just Earth News): Delivering a strong message in favour of promoting unity among countries to solve the problems that afflict humanity, Salvador Sánchez Cerén, the President of El Salvador, told the United Nations General Assembly on Thursday that dialogue and the peaceful settlement of disputes are indispensable to achieving world peace.
‘The people and Government of Mexico stand,’ quake-hit country’s leader tells UN Assembly
Sep 22, 2017, at 05:12 pm
New York, Sept 22(Just Earth News): In midst of recovery from two major earthquakes in the last two weeks, Luis Videgaray Caso, the Minster for Foreign Affairs of Mexico told world leaders on Thursday that his country takes comfort in the global solidarity shown during this tragic time.
Yemeni President, at UN, urges ongoing support as country seeks to end war, secure lasting peace
Sep 22, 2017, at 05:06 pm
New York, Sept 22(Just Earth News): Addressing the United Nations General Assembly on Thursday, President Abed Rabbo Mansour Hadi of Yemen affirmed his readiness to bring an end to the country’s three-year conflict and seek a “strong, fair and lasting peace,†out of a sense of full responsibility for the Yemeni people.
Sep 22, 2017, at 04:59 pm
New York, Sept 22(Just Earth News): Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau took the podium at the United Nations General Assembly on Thursday with condolences for those affected by recent successive natural disasters, including the earthquakes in Mexico and hurricanes in the Caribbean, saying his country is ready to a “lend a helping hand in whatever way it can.â€
‘We are in it together,’ Ghana tells UN Assembly, reaffirming Global Goals for planet and people
Sep 22, 2017, at 04:56 pm
New York, Sept 22(Just Earth News): While sceptics feared the landmark Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) were “too many and too complex†to be tackled, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, President of Ghana told the United Nations on Thursday that the Organization’s experience has proved that “once the world puts its collective mind to something, the chances are, we would get it right.â€
Countering extremism in Middle East requires socio-economic measures, Lebanese leader tells UN
Sep 22, 2017, at 04:55 pm
New York, Sept 22(Just Earth News): Recalling the tragic 11 September 2001 terrorist attacks in the United States that sparked the global ‘war on terror’ – which has since “lost its way†– the President of Lebanon on Thursday told the United Nations that the while many Middle East had borne the brunt, terrorism has spread like wildfire to all continents and must be tackled at its roots.
Nepal: UN chief welcomes holding of local elections as ‘crucial step’ for upcoming polls
Sep 22, 2017, at 04:54 pm
New York, Sept 22(Just Earth News): United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has welcomed the holding of the third phase of the local elections in Nepal earlier this week and congratulated the people of the South Asian nation for the peaceful conduct of the polls.
Haitian President backs Paris climate accord, calls on UN to honour commitments on tackling cholera
Sep 22, 2017, at 04:34 pm
New York, Sept 22(Just Earth News): Addressing the United Nations General Assembly on Thursday, Jovenel Moise, President of Haiti, expressed deep commitment to the environmental targets in the global goals on sustainable development and said his island nation is seeking to build its resilience against the natural disasters and extreme weather events that consistently beleaguer its people and other countries in the Caribbean.
Multilateralism is pathway forward to a better world, Cyprus tells UN Assembly
Sep 22, 2017, at 04:32 pm
New York, Sept 22(Just Earth News): As the high-level segment of the United Nations General Assembly continued on Thursday, Nicos Anastasiades, President of Cyprus, spoke extensively about multilateralism as the only way to preserve the planet; peacefully resolve conflicts; end terrorism and extremism; prevent natural disasters and alleviate humanitarian crises around the world.
Republic of Korea, at General Assembly, calls for more active UN role in solving nuclear crisis
Sep 22, 2017, at 04:31 pm
New York, Sept 22(Just Earth News): The United Nations must play a more active role in resolving the crisis posed by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea’s (DPRK) nuclear and missile programmes, both by promoting dialogue and through sanctions, Republic of Korea (ROK) President Moon Jae-in told world leaders on Thursday.
Sep 21, 2017, at 10:34 pm
New York, Sept 21(Just Earth News): Transnational terrorism and use of force international relations, the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, human rights violations and environmental fragility are but a few of on Thursday’s global challenges, the President of Ukraine to the United Nations General Assembly, calling on the world body to “act now†to tackle those and pressing concerns.
Palestinian leader, at General Assembly, calls on ‘duty-bound’ UN to end Israeli occupation
Sep 21, 2017, at 10:16 pm
New York, Sept 21(Just Earth News): From the podium of the United Nations General Assembly Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Thursday called on the world Organization to face up to its responsibilities to end Israel’s “relentless†occupation ensure the establishment of an independent Palestinian state.
Conflict prevention, migration and terrorism key concerns for EU and member countries at UN
Sep 21, 2017, at 10:15 pm
New York, Sept 21(Just Earth News): On the second day of the United Nations General Assembly’s high-level debate, Donald Tusk, President of the European Council, underscored that the UN must rise to address many global challenges, including forced displacement and terrorism.
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.
International community must remain united to address global challenges, stresses Italian leader
Sep 21, 2017, at 10:11 pm
New York, Sept 21(Just Earth News): Stressing that terrorism and violent extremism continue to cause much suffering around the globe, Paolo Gentiloni, the President of the Council of Ministers of Italy, called for broad collaboration among countries as well as regional and global organizations to successfully tackle the threat.
UN must reform, ‘win our trust’ by proving it can deliver, UK leader tells General Assembly
Sep 21, 2017, at 09:48 pm
New York, Sept 21(Just Earth News): The world is currently facing a raft of challenges “that test who we are,†the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom told the General Assembly, noting that while many, such terrorism – which struck her country five times this year – did not recognize international borders, they could be addressed by a strong, agile United Nations that upholds global order and values.
Southern African leaders, at General Assembly, call for levelling the economic playing field
Sep 21, 2017, at 09:46 pm
New York, Sept 21(Just Earth News): Warning that Africa is beset by the double scourge of the disparity of the global economy and illicit financial outflows, South African President Jacob Zuma on Thursday called on the United Nations to play a central role in tackling both issues, which are major obstacle to full development.
Sep 21, 2017, at 09:46 pm
New York, Sept 21(Just Earth News): Reiterating Montenegro’s strong commitment to multilateral cooperation, President Filip Vujanović told the Assembly on Thursday that his country puts good neighbourly relations and regional cooperation in the Balkans at the top of its foreign policy agenda.