New York: As the world continues to confront the COVID-19 pandemic and its aftershocks, we cannot ‘turn our back’ to other pressing global concerns, Belgian Prime Minister Sophie Wilmès told the UN General Assembly on Saturday.
New York: COVID-19 has “united humanity as never before”, the United Kingdom Prime Minister told the UN General Assembly’s annual high-level session on Saturday.
Dhaka: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Saturday addressed the 75th General Assembly of the United Nations and said world leaders should ensure that any proven vaccine is made accessible to all countries at the same time.
Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina to address UNGA today
Dhaka/UNI: Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will be virtually addressing the 75th Session of the United Nations (UN) General Assembly (UNGA) in New York on Saturday.
Italy calls for reinvigorated multilateral system to combat ‘invisible enemy’, COVID-19
New York: Today the world is faced with “an invisible enemy” that has upended lives, suffocated the world economy and limited freedoms, the Prime Minster of Italy told the United Nations on Friday.
Through solidarity, humanity will overcome COVID-19 pandemic: Timor-Leste President
New York: The COVID-19 pandemic provides an opportunity to focus on the importance of achieving a sustainable future for all people and the planet, the President of Timor-Leste said in his speech to the 75th session of the UN General Assembly on Thursday.
Somalia committed to promoting democracy, accountability despite COVID-19 challenge
New York: Somalia is working with its international partners to build a democratic, inclusive and prosperous country for its citizens, President Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed, known as ‘Farmajo’, told the UN General Assembly on Thursday.
UN and partners press for seafarers to be designated ‘key workers’ during COVID pandemic
New York: The UN Secretary-General has again appealed for governments to act on behalf of hundreds of thousands of seafarers and other maritime workers stuck at sea for endless months, in some cases more than a year, due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Bhutan issues first sovereign bond to meet increasing fiscal financing needs in fighting COVID-19
Thimphu:: The Royal Government of Bhutan has announced its first sovereign bond to support the economy in recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic while diversifying financial sources. The new financing instrument supported by the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) is a monumental step in tapping into the domestic resources market and preparing Bhutan to enter the international capital market.
Sri Lankan President calls on WHO to facilitate ‘universal access’ to COVID vaccine
New York: The President of Sri Lanka has highlighted the success of his country’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, underscoring the importance of a well-coordinated approach, underpinned by robust local health care system, to contain the disease.
New York: Facing the coronavirus pandemic, the global community is at an inflection point, which should spur fresh thinking about broader international cooperation and way to ensure a sustainable and fair future for all, Iván Duque, the President of Colombia told the UN General Assembly on Tuesday.
New York: The coronavirus pandemic requires cooperation between nations and should serve as an “electric shock” to wake up the United Nations, French President Emmanuel Macron stressed on Tuesday during the General Assembly’s annual high-level debate, held virtually this year.
Sign of the times: COVID-19 response and recovery must be accessible says Guterres
New York: This year’s International Day of Sign Languages is being commemorated in the midst of a pandemic that has “disrupted and upended lives everywhere”, including those of the deaf community, the UN chief said on Wednesday.
South African President warns pandemic has set back African development
New York: Despite the continent-wide approach taken by African countries to combat COVID-19, the pandemic has set back their development aspirations, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa told world leaders at the UN General Assembly on Tuesday.
Brazilian President outlines action taken to address COVID-19 pandemic, unemployment
New York: Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has highlighted social and economic measures his administration implemented, to address the COVID-19 pandemic and what he views as the politicization of the virus in South America’s largest country.