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‘Overwhelmed by previous challenges’, Caribbean leaders say COVID-19 has pressured a brand new battle for the survival of their nations

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‘Overwhelmed by previous challenges’, Caribbean leaders say COVID-19 has pressured a brand new battle for the survival of their nations

[ad_1] Saint Lucia: A near-impossible balancing act  Philip Joseph Pierre, Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Financial Improvement and Youth Economic system of Saint Lucia, stated his nation suffers from severe challenges attributable to its small measurement and vulnerability to pure disasters and local weather change. Whereas struggling to discover options for these current issues, Saint Lucia was hit with COVID-19.   “We are actually being inundated by the brand new, whereas nonetheless being overwhelmed … Read more

‘Humanity stays unacceptably near nuclear annihilation, says UN chief on Worldwide Day

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‘Humanity stays unacceptably near nuclear annihilation, says UN chief on Worldwide Day

[ad_1] Addressing the specter of nuclear weapons, stated Mr, Guterres, has been central to the work of the United Nations since its inception; the primary Basic Meeting decision in 1946 sought “the elimination from nationwide armaments of atomic weapons and of all different main weapons adaptable to mass destruction.”  Nevertheless, the UN chief identified that, though … Read more

Goodness is the most effective medication for the world’s ills, says Holy See official

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Goodness is the most effective medication for the world’s ills, says Holy See official

[ad_1] Referring to the theme of the Debate, ‘Constructing Resilience By way of Hope’, Cardinal Parolin differentiated hope from optimism: while optimism, he mentioned, is an expectation that issues will prove nicely, hope is characterised by perseverance within the face of latest and current crises.  Cardinal Parolin known as for a world restoration primarily based … Read more

As crises ‘pile up’ within the Sahel, Malian chief says it is time to contemplate extra sturdy mandate for UN Mission

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As crises ‘pile up’ within the Sahel, Malian chief says it is time to contemplate extra sturdy mandate for UN Mission

[ad_1] Terrorism, violent extremism and instability have been a relentless menace within the area, and now, “a notice of anguish and tragedy has been added by the arrival of the COVID-19 pandemic.”  The Prime Minister was talking on the fifth day of the high-level week of the General Assembly. After being held just about final yr due the coronavirus pandemic, this yr’s gathering options “hybrid” actions … Read more

Pacific nations attraction for solidarity to fight COVID-19 and local weather change

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Pacific nations attraction for solidarity to fight COVID-19 and local weather change

[ad_1] Referring to the latest UN Secretary-Common’s report Our Common Agenda, for a greater, greener, and safer future for all, Fiji’s Prime Minister Josaia V. Bainimarama outlined what that imaginative and prescient means for his nation. “We would like islands inhabited by residents who stand with nature and never in opposition to it. We would … Read more

Russia requires ‘concerted efforts’ to observe functions and rules of UN Constitution

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Russia requires ‘concerted efforts’ to observe functions and rules of UN Constitution

[ad_1] Sergey Lavrov informed delegates that broad cooperation on the United Nations was “notably related now, when the variety of issues on the worldwide agenda, is growing”. The vary of cross-border threats is increasing in every single place, he stated, and “the might-is-right method is being utilized, as a substitute of worldwide legislation, with growing … Read more

Prime Minister Modi spotlights India’s position as a ‘dependable, democratic world companion’

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Prime Minister Modi spotlights India’s position as a ‘dependable, democratic world companion’

[ad_1] In a pre-recorded tackle, Prime Minister Modi highlighted that India is a rustic that has been recognized by its custom on democracy. “India is proud to be recognized to be the mom of democracy”, he stated, including that: “Range is the id of our sturdy democracy.” India is shifting ahead  Mr. Modi stated that his nation’s precedence … Read more

Sudan striving for ‘widespread objective’ of peace, prosperity, freedom and justice

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Sudan striving for ‘widespread objective’ of peace, prosperity, freedom and justice

[ad_1] The revolution started in December 2018, resulting in the April 2019 overthrow of former President Omar Al-Bashir, who had dominated for 3 a long time. ‘A typical objective’ In a pre-recorded assertion, Prime Minister Hamdok stated Sudan’s transitional authorities continues to implement insurance policies in areas equivalent to rule of regulation, human rights and … Read more

St. Vincent’s Prime Minister urges world to ‘rise collectively’ and fight right this moment’s challenges

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St. Vincent’s Prime Minister urges world to ‘rise collectively’ and fight right this moment’s challenges

[ad_1] In his tackle to the high-level Basic Debate, Ralph E. Gonsalves cited a “actual uncertainty” in regards to the future, explaining that a “new paradigm” is making outmoded approaches irrelevant and as an alternative requires recent initiatives and “transformational management”.  “We’re at historic crossroads of a particular form. We should rise, collectively, to deal with sensibly, the requisite recent imperatives in these, our … Read more

Haitian Prime Minister: So long as there’s inequality, migration will proceed

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Haitian Prime Minister: So long as there's inequality, migration will proceed

[ad_1] “Migration will proceed so long as the planet has each rich areas, while a lot of the world’s inhabitants lives in poverty, even excessive poverty, with none prospects of a greater life,” he stated in a pre-recorded message. Referring to the state of affairs of Haitian asylum-seekers, he acknowledged that “Over current days, the photographs of the therapy reserved for a number … Read more