Tag: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres

Pakistani soldiers rendering excellent services in UN Peacekeeping: PM 

ISLAMABAD, May 27 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday said that Pakistani soldiers have rendered excellent services in the UN Peacekeeping including the sacrifice of life in the most complex and dangerous conflict zones.   In a tweet, the prime minister said as the eight Pakistani peacekeepers were honoured posthumously on the completion… Continue reading Pakistani soldiers rendering excellent services in UN Peacekeeping: PM 

PM, UN sec. general arrive Usta Muhammad to review flood damages

JAFFARABAD, Sep 10 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif along with United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Saturday arrived here to visit the flood-affected Usta Muhammad Tehsil. The chief secretary of Balochistan briefed the dignitaries about the devastation caused by the monsoon floods, and rescue, relief and rehabilitation efforts in the province. On the occasion,… Continue reading PM, UN sec. general arrive Usta Muhammad to review flood damages

UN chief asks Myanmar military to respect human rights, fundamental freedoms

UNITED NATIONS, Jan 31 (APP):On the eve of first anniversary of the coup anniversary in Myanmar, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called on the military rulers to respect human rights and fundamental freedoms. In a statement issued by his Deputy Spokesperson, Farhan Aziz Haq, the UN chief said he stood in “solidarity with the people”… Continue reading UN chief asks Myanmar military to respect human rights, fundamental freedoms

UN chief urges youth to help shape better world following Covid-19 pandemic

UNITED NATIONS, Jan 11 (APP):UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres Monday urged young people to help shape a better world after the coronavirus pandemic that has especially affected them. “Building a better future starts today. So, to the young people attending this forum, keep speaking out. Keep identifying the solutions and actions we need to recover,” he… Continue reading UN chief urges youth to help shape better world following Covid-19 pandemic

UN chief urges global society to be prepared for outbreak of new pandemics

UN chief urges global society to be prepared for outbreak of new pandemics

UNITED NATIONS, Dec 27 (APP):The present-day situation in regard to the COVID-19 pandemic will not be the last for humankind and the global society needs to be preparing for new challenges, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has stated. “COVID-19 will not be the last pandemic humanity will face,” the UN chief said on his Twitter account.… Continue reading UN chief urges global society to be prepared for outbreak of new pandemics

Pakistan hails UN chief’s new report featuring enhanced multilateralism

UNITED NATIONS, Sep 11 (APP): Pakistan has welcomed as "thoughtful and innovative" a landmark new report released by the United Nations Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres setting out his vision for the future of global cooperation, saying the UN system must be reformed. "It is quite clear that we need to look at mobilizing international solidarity, both… Continue reading Pakistan hails UN chief’s new report featuring enhanced multilateralism

UN chief vows to mobilize global pressure to ensure Myanmar coup fails

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NEW YORK, Feb 04 (APP): UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has pledged to mount international pressure on Myanmar to ensure the failure of the recent military coup in the Southeast Asian country. “We will do everything we can to mobilize all the key actors and international community to put enough pressure on Myanmar to make sure… Continue reading UN chief vows to mobilize global pressure to ensure Myanmar coup fails

UN chief urges India, China to de-escalate tensions through talks

UNITED NATIONS, Jan 26 (APP): UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres Monday called for a dialogue between India and China to ease tensions between the two countries, after reports came in of a new clash along their disputed Himalayan border. “We hope that through dialogue tension can be dialed down,” his Spokesman, Stephane Dujarric, said in response… Continue reading UN chief urges India, China to de-escalate tensions through talks

Global economic recovery remains precarious, rebound of 4.7pc to barely offset 2020: UN report

UNITED NATIONS, Jan 25 (APP): The United Nations today warned that the devastating socio-economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic will be felt for years to come unless smart investments in economic, societal, and climate resilience ensure a robust and sustainable recovery of the global economy. In 2020, the world economy shrank by 4.3 percent, over… Continue reading Global economic recovery remains precarious, rebound of 4.7pc to barely offset 2020: UN report

UN treaty banning nuclear weapons comes into force

UNITED NATIONS, Jan 22 (APP): A United Nations treaty banning nuclear weapons entered into force on Friday, with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres hailing it as “an important step towards a world free of nuclear weapons”. In a video message and statement, he said that the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW) also represents… Continue reading UN treaty banning nuclear weapons comes into force

UN chief calls for ‘greater solidarity’ to end coronavirus pandemic as death toll hits 2 million worldwide

UNITED NATIONS, Jan 15 (APP): With more than two million lives now lost worldwide to COVID-19, the UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres appealed Friday for countries to work together and help each other to end the pandemic and save lives. In a video statement, the UN chief noted that the absence of a global coordinated effort… Continue reading UN chief calls for ‘greater solidarity’ to end coronavirus pandemic as death toll hits 2 million worldwide

UN Chief urges world leaders to declare ‘climate emergency’

UNITED NATIONS, Dec 12 (APP): UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres Saturday urged every country to declare a “state of climate emergency”, while speaking at a global summit coinciding with the fifth anniversary of the Paris climate agreement. The state of emergency should remain in place until carbon neutrality is achieved, meaning that no more additional greenhouse… Continue reading UN Chief urges world leaders to declare ‘climate emergency’

UN chief voices deep worry over ‘grim realities’ endured by Palestinians

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UNITED NATIONS, Dec 02 (APP): The Palestinian people are facing “grim realities” as they confront the decreasing possibility of a negotiated settlement to end the conflict with Israel, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned Tuesday. “I address you today with a deep sense of worry about the grim realities in the Occupied Palestinian Territory and the… Continue reading UN chief voices deep worry over ‘grim realities’ endured by Palestinians

UN chief calls for more investment in universal health coverage

UNITED NATIONS, Oct 7 (Xinhua/APP): UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Wednesday called on governments to invest more in universal health coverage. COVID-19 has shown that universal health coverage, strong public health systems and emergency preparedness are essential, he said in a video message for the launch of his policy brief on COVID-19 and universal health… Continue reading UN chief calls for more investment in universal health coverage

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