ECOSOC chief urges global solidarity for recovery from Covid-wreaked devastation

UNITED NATIONS, Apr 26 (APP):The President of UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), Pakistani Ambassador Munir Akram, Monday called for global solidarity and a focus on inclusive, sustainable, and resilient recovery from the deadly coronavirus pandemic that has triggered worst economic crisis while inflicting unimaginable human sufferings. “The pandemic has laid bare the inherent inequalities… Continue reading ECOSOC chief urges global solidarity for recovery from Covid-wreaked devastation

UN chief welcomes IMF, World Bank steps to address coronavirus-related debt crisis

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UNITED NATIONS, Apr 09 (APP): UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres Friday welcomed the measures announced by the International Monetary and Finance Committee (IMFC) and the World Bank Group Development Committee, to address debt crises and other financial distress to economies stemming from the coronavirus pandemic, “as a sign of hope and renewed multilateralism.” In a statement… Continue reading UN chief welcomes IMF, World Bank steps to address coronavirus-related debt crisis

ECOSOC chief calls for making available new coronavirus vaccines to all countries

UNITED NATIONS, Dec 16 (APP): The President of UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), Ambassador Munir Akram of Pakistan, Wednesday underscored the need for ensuring that the initially approved coronavirus vaccines are made available to everyone, everywhere, as the deadly virus had impacted the entire world. “The vaccine must be seen as a global public… Continue reading ECOSOC chief calls for making available new coronavirus vaccines to all countries

Pakistan urges debt suspension until developing countries’ recover from coronavirus’ havoc

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UNITED NATIONS, Nov 13 (APP): Pakistan Thursday called on the Group of 20 nations, representing the world’s biggest economies, to extend the suspension of debt payments until the coronavirus-hit developing countries have recovered from the economic devastation wrought by the pandemic. “The COVID pandemic has devastated the economies of many developed countries and it has… Continue reading Pakistan urges debt suspension until developing countries’ recover from coronavirus’ havoc

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