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.
African leaders highlight UN's ability to support countries and rid world of fear
Sep 30, 2015, at 02:35 pm
New York, Sept 29 (IBNS): The UN has played a significant role in reducing conflicts on the African continent and in other parts of the world was a message underlined by a number of African leaders who addressed the United Nations General Assembly today during the annual general debate.
Growing threat of violent extremism demands unified response: Ban
Sep 30, 2015, at 02:32 pm
New York, Sept 30 (IBNS): Addressing the growing threat posed by violent extremist groups such as the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), also known as Da'esh, goes to the heart of the mission of the United Nations and requires a unified response, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon stressed on Tuesday at a high-level event held in New York.
UN agencies call for end to violence and discrimination against LGBTI community
Sep 30, 2015, at 02:30 pm
New York, Sept 30 (IBNS): Twelve UN agencies on Monday called for an end to violence and discrimination against lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) adults, adolescents and children, and set out specific steps to protect these individuals.
Lethal use of force could worsen tensions, UN warns Israelis and Palestinians
Sep 30, 2015, at 02:26 pm
New York, Sept 30 (IBNS): The United Nations human rights office on Tuesday stressed the need for Israeli and Palestinian security forces to refrain from the use of excessive force amid the clashes and escalating tensions in East Jerusalem and in the West Bank, warning that such action could further inflame an already tense situation.
Breakthrough needed to ensure nuclear-test-ban treaty enters into force: Ban
Sep 30, 2015, at 02:24 pm
New York, Sept 30 (IBNS): Lamenting the fact that nearly two decades after its negotiation the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT) has still not entered into force, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Tuesday urged world leaders gathered at the United Nations to demonstrate the necessary political will to usher in a nuclear-weapon-free world.
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.
UNICEF advocate Orlando Bloom urges protection of refugee and migrant children
Sep 30, 2015, at 02:21 pm
New York, Sept 30 (IBNS): Actor and Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) Orlando Bloom called for greater protection for tens of thousands of refugee and migrant children on the move in Europe.
Upcoming elections represent milestone in Myanmar's democratic transition: Ban
Sep 30, 2015, at 02:19 pm
New York, Sept 30 (IBNS): The upcoming elections represent a milestone in Myanmar's transition to democracy, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said on Tuesday, adding that their credibility will depend on acceptance of its outcome among the political leaders and the broader population.
Japan announces major boost in assistance for Syrian and Iraqi refugees
Sep 30, 2015, at 02:16 pm
New York, Sept 30 (IBNS): In his address to the annual high-level meeting of the General Assembly, Shinzo Abe, Prime Minister of Japan, vowed to enhance his country's assistance to refugees and internally displaced persons from Syria and Iraq.
Presidents of Sierra Leone and Liberia outline post-Ebola recovery plan in UN Assembly
Sep 30, 2015, at 02:15 pm
New York, Sept 30 (IBNS): In their respective statements to the United Nations General Assembly, the leaders of Sierra Leone and Liberia, among the countries hardest hit by the Ebola outbreak, discussed their subsequent recovery efforts, and also spoke about the need for the reform of UN bodies.
Kuwaiti leader affirms importance of scaling up aid as crises persist in Middle East
Sep 30, 2015, at 02:13 pm
New York, Sept 30 (IBNS): Addressing the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday, Sheikh Jaber Al Mubarak Al Hamad Al Sabah, the Prime Minister of Kuwait, affirmed his country's commitment to promoting the existence of peaceful societies and highlighted the "serious challenges" facing Yemen, Syria, Libya and Iraq.
Armenian President reports to General Assembly on increasing tension with Azerbaijan
Sep 30, 2015, at 02:11 pm
New York, Sept 30 (IBNS): The peaceful resolution of the Nagorno Karabakh problem remains one of the most salient issues in the South Caucasus, the President of Armenia on Tuesday told world leaders attending the General Assembly, while highlighting that the establishment of the UN has been one of the "greatest achievements of humankind" that consolidated nations around shared aspirations and principles.
Fighting terrorism is a priority Tajikistan, President tells UN Assembly
Sep 30, 2015, at 02:10 pm
New York, Sept 30 (IBNS): Taking the podium at the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday, Emomali Rahmon, the President of Tajikistan stressed that combating terrorism and extremism, and curbing drug trafficking are some of the top priorities for his country.
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.
Ban stresses need to respect rights of death penalty victims' families
Sep 30, 2015, at 02:06 pm
New York, Sept 30 (IBNS): As momentum continues to build towards abolishing the death penalty, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Monday stressed the need to ensure that the rights of victims and their families are respected as part of efforts to ensure a life of dignity for all.
IS link not confirmed in Italian national killing, says Bangladesh government
Sep 29, 2015, at 11:16 pm
Dhaka, Sept 29 (IBNS) Bangladesh government on Tuesday said that the involvement of militant group Islamic State (IS) an Italian national, who was killed in capital Dhaka, has not confirmed so far.
UN mission deplores deadly suicide attack at volleyball game in Afghanistan
Sep 29, 2015, at 03:25 pm
New York, Sept 29 (IBNS): The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) condemned Sunday’s suicide attack at a volleyball game in the south-eastern province of Paktika that killed at least 17 civilians and injured at least 60 more, most of them children.
Brazilian President urges solidarity towards global goals, tackling refugee crisis
Sep 29, 2015, at 03:16 pm
New York, Sept 29 (IBNS): Following the tradition of being the first Head of State to address the annual General Debate of the United Nations General Assembly, Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff today, in a wide-ranging address, stressed, among other issues, her country’s improved economy after the 2008 economic crisis and its efforts to provide refuge for migrants stranded across Europe.
UN ideals point the way to solving the world's crises: Barack Obama
Sep 29, 2015, at 03:15 pm
New York, Sept 29 (IBNS): Warning against those who advocate authoritarianism and a return to the era of “might makes right†in the face of global disorder, United States President Barack Obama today gave a ringing endorsement of the lasting universality of the United Nations principles of freedom, prosperity and equality for all.
Report by UN and Gates Foundation presents vision for eradicating malaria by 2040
Sep 29, 2015, at 03:09 pm
New York, Sept 29 (IBNS): A new report released by the United Nations and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation presents a vision to eradicate malaria by 2040 that involves new strategies, tools and financing and urges world leaders to expand their commitments to fight a disease that still kills about one child every minute.
UN official alarmed at upsurge in human rights abuses in Burundi
Sep 29, 2015, at 03:08 pm
New York, Sept 29 (IBNS): The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights on Monday reported an alarming upsurge in arrests, detention and killings in Burundi since the beginning of September, and urged the country’s authorities to fight against impunity.
World drug problem violates human rights in five key areas: UN official
Sep 29, 2015, at 03:07 pm
New York, Sept 29 (IBNS): The global drug problem violates human rights in five key areas – the right to health, the rights relating to criminal justice and discrimination, the rights of the child and the rights of indigenous peoples, a senior United Nations official said on Monday.
Nuclear deal could be blueprint for global relations: Iran's Prez
Sep 29, 2015, at 03:07 pm
New York, Sept 29 (IBNS): While safeguarding its historic and cultural heritage, Iran is looking to the future – not only the distant future but also the near future with a bright outlook for cooperation, President Hassan Rouhani told the United Nations General Assembly on Monday, stressing that his country’s recent nuclear deal could suggest a way forward for broader international relations among all nations based on mutual respect and non-intervention.
Divided peninsula last remaining vestige of Cold War: Republic of Korea's President
Sep 29, 2015, at 03:05 pm
New York, Sept 29 (IBNS): In her address to the annual high-level meeting of the General Assembly, President Park Geun-hye of the Republic of Korea (ROK) cited the Iranian nuclear deal as she urged the international community to focus on resolving the North Korean nuclear issue.
Russian President stresses national sovereignty within context of UN Charter
Sep 29, 2015, at 03:03 pm
New York, Sept 29 (IBNS): Stressing the unique legitimacy, representation and universality of the United Nations, Russian President Vladimir Putin warned on Monday that many of the crises facing the world have been exacerbated by countries acting against sovereign States outside the UN Charter.
UN Assembly: Gulf, Mid-east leaders call for urgent action against terrorism
Sep 29, 2015, at 03:01 pm
New York, Sept 29 (IBNS): Taking the podium at the 70th United Nations General Assembly on Monday, leaders from Gulf and Middle East countries appealed to world leaders to unite against the growing threats from Islamic religious extremists, and also drew attention to a wide range of issues including the Syrian crisis, the ongoing Israel-Palestine dispute and the European refugee crisis.
Xi Jinping urges General Assembly to put new development agenda into action
Sep 29, 2015, at 03:00 pm
New York, Sept 29 (IBNS): In his address to the United Nations General Assembly’s annual gathering of world leaders, the President of China warned that the security of all countries was interrelated and that no country could protect its security alone and none could find stability at the expense of another’s.
World leaders recommit to modernize 120,000-strong UN peacekeeping force
Sep 29, 2015, at 02:59 pm
New York, Sept 29 (IBNS): Leaders of more than 50 countries gathered for a summit on United Nations peacekeeping operations today to pledge new commitments and strengthen existing capabilities, with Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon saying "the demand for peacekeeping has never been greater."
Kazakh President proposes 30-year plan to promote fairness and human development
Sep 29, 2015, at 02:57 pm
New York, Sept 29 (IBNS): Stressing that there is no alternative to the United Nations as a universal organization, President Nursultan Nazarbayev of Kazakhstan on Monday looked ahead 30 years to its 100th birthday in 2045 to propose far-reaching reforms, from creating a supranational currency to moving its Headquarters from New York to Asia.