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In annual address, Guyana urges UN Assembly to focus on border issues for development

New York, Sept 27 (JEN) The most important precondition for development progress is peace, the President of Guyana told the annual United Nations Assembly debate, calling on the Organization to redouble its efforts to resolve border issues which fuel conflicts in parts of the world. more

Tajikistan leader says new development agenda must learn from past gaps, flaws

New York, Sept 26 (IBNS) Taking to the General Assembly podium tonight, Prime Minister of Tajikistan, Qohir Rasulzoda, called on world leaders to establish a new global partnership that wil ...

Timor-Leste leader calls for more active UN during General Assembly debate

New York, Sept 26 (JEN) Prime Minister Xanana GusmÃ£o of Timor-Leste, a country which the United Nations shepherded to independence from Indonesia a dozen years ago, told the General Assem ...

On World Maritime Day, UN urges ratification of conventions to protect global seaways

New York, Sept 26 (JEN) The implementation of measures ensuring shipping safety, maritime security and the protection of the marine environment can only be guaranteed if Member States ratify ...

Working together, 'no limits to what we can achive' Australian leader tells UN

New York, Sept 26 (JEN) Nations working together can serve our common humanity, Prime Minister Tony Abbott told the annual United Nations summit, reiterating Australiaâ€™s goal to be a ...

Peru’s President says development must align with core UN Charter principles

New York, Sept 26 (JEN) Among several speakers from the Latin American and Caribbean region addressing the General Assembly on Thursday, Peruâ€™s President, Ollanta Humala Tasso, outlin ...

Kuwait tells UN Assembly Arab States should have permanent Security Council seat

New York, Sept 26 (JEN) Taking the podium at the United Nations annual General Assembly on Thursday, Kuwait called for enlargement of the 15-member Security Council, with the Arab States be ...

Lauding global success in fighting hunger, Ban urges sustained commitment

New York, Sept 26 (JEN) Despite a rising global population and the perilous effects of climate change, the goal of eliminating hunger around the world remains within reach, Secretary-Genera ...

Leaders of small island developing states call for bigger voice in UN decision-making

New York, Sept 26 (JEN) As the first head of a small island developing state to on Thursday address the annual General Assembly debate in New York, Gaston Browne called for a democratization ...

Nicholas Haysom of South Africa appointed as new UN envoy for Afghanistan

New York, Sept 26 (JEN) Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has appointed Nicholas Haysom of South Africa as the top United Nations envoy to Afghanistan, it was announced on Thursday.