UNGA: Sergey Lavrov says Ukraine’s hope of defeating Russia on the battlefield is senseless
Ukraine’s hope of defeating Russia on the battlefield is senseless given that Moscow holds nuclear weapons and any effort by the NATO alliance to keep aiding Kyiv will prove to be a “suicidal escapade”, Russia’s Minister for Foreign Affairs told the UN General Assembly on Saturday.
China is committed to playing a constructive role and engaging in mediation for peace, says Wang Yi
Wang Yi, the Foreign Minister of China reiterated on Saturday his country’s commitment to playing a constructive role and engaging in mediation for peace, not exploiting volatile situations for “selfish gains”.
Palestinian people will not leave their homeland, says President Mahmoud Abbas while addressing UNGA
Mahmoud Abbas, President of the State of Palestine, addressed world leaders at the UN General Assembly on Thursday, stressing that the Palestinian people will not leave their homeland – the land of their ancestors.
‘If we act together,’ we can overcome global challenges, says UN Assembly President Philémon Yang
In a powerful address to the UN General Assembly, the 193-member body’s President, Philémon Yang said the annual high-level debate “remains one of the world’s most inclusive, represented, representative and authoritative platforms for global reflection of collective action”.
Qatar will continue to mediate for peace in Gaza, says Amir Al Thani while addressing UNGA
The international community bears responsibility for its failure to stop the catastrophe in Gaza, the Amir of Qatar told world leaders at the UN General Assembly on Tuesday, emphasizing that after almost a year of conflict, it is no longer tenable to speak of Israel’s right to defend itself without being complicit in justifying their actions.
United States President Joe Biden told leaders at the United Nations on Tuesday that with the world at a historical inflection point “our task, our test, is to make sure that the forces holding us together are stronger than those that are pulling us apart.”
India abstains on UN resolution calling for Israel's withdrawal from Palestine
New York/IBNS: India on Wednesday (Sept. 18) abstained from a United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) resolution demanding that Israel end its "unlawful presence" in the Occupied Palestinian Territory within 12 months.
India votes in favour of Palestine's bid to get full membership at UN
India Friday voted in favour of a draft UN General Assembly resolution that considered Palestine qualified to be admitted as a full member of the United Nations and recommended that the Security Council "reconsider" the matter "favourably".
UN General Assembly adopts 'landmark' resolution on promoting artificial intelligence
The UN General Assembly on Thursday adopted a landmark resolution on the promotion of “safe, secure and trustworthy” artificial intelligence (AI) systems that will also benefit sustainable development for all.
India’s global leadership applauded at UNGA: A beacon of solidarity and humanity
India received resounding praise from leaders across the Global South at a special event hosted by External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on the sidelines of the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly.
India’s global leadership applauded at UNGA: A beacon of solidarity and humanity
India received resounding praise from leaders across the Global South at a special event hosted by External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on the sidelines of the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly.
We can’t keep putting the interest of the few before the lives of many, Mia Mottley says at UN
“Are we going to be too late for the SDGs?” Mia Mottley asked world leaders at the UN General Assembly on Friday, challenging them to “summon the determination to make the fundamental governance changes” that will turn the vision of sustainable development for all into a 21st century reality.
Equality among states is non-negotiable, France says at UN
At the UN on Thursday, French Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna declared that her country defends the principle of equality between states – “a principle that no one can or must compromise” – and supports “African solutions to crises in Africa”.
At UN Assembly, Nepali Prime Minister urges focus on common goals
Addressing the UN General Assembly on Thursday, Pushpa Kamal Dahal, Prime Minister of Nepal emphasized the importance of collective action in tackling global challenges through peaceful means and diplomatic dialogue.
European Council President says it’s time to put multilateralism back solid ground
The President of the European Council, Charles Michel, appealed on Thursday to the international community to protect the principles of the UN Charter, reform the Organization’s governance structures and double down on efforts to fight the climate crisis.