European leaders at UN Assembly highlight complexity of region's mass migration crisis
New York Oct 4 (IBNS) Two leaders from the European continent took to the United Nations General Assembly podium today, beginning with the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade of Hungary, Péter Szijjártó, who said many States are marking the 70th anniversary of the United Nations "but there are no major reasons to celebrate."
UN Assembly: Gulf, Mid-east leaders call for urgent action against terrorism
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.
In speech to UN Assembly, Yemen’s Minister highlights political transition, urges ongoing support
New York, Sept 30 (IBNS) With Yemen pressing ahead after coming through a complex, United Nations-assisted transition, the country’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Jamal Abdullah Al-Sallal, told the General Assembly on Monday that continued international support would be needed, including a “strong call†from the UN Security Council against those seeking to undermine the political process.
New York, Sept 26 (IBNS) Addressing the General Assembly this evening, Prime Minister of Canada, Stephen Harper, said his country had a strong record in serving humanity and upholding the values of the United Nations.
In first address to UN Assembly, Turkish President urges support for victims of terrorism
New York, Sept 25 (IBNS) With more than 1.5 million refugees seeking refuge in Turkey, President Tayyip Erdogan on Wednesday called for international support to aid victims of terrorism, while also making a case for reform of the United Nations Security Council.
At UN Assembly, Ugandan President among African leaders highlighting continent's unified vision
New York, Sept 25 (IBNS) Calling for economic and security partnerships, Ugandan President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, the first of several African leaders on Wednesday addressing the high-level opening of the 96th United Nations General Assembly, highlighted the growing potential of investment and partnerships with countries on the continent.