UN chief thanks Pakistan for support to UN humanitarian operations in Afghanistan

UNITED NATIONS, Sep 04 (APP): United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres Friday thanked Pakistan and seven other countries for their support of continuing UN operations in Afghanistan, which is facing a major humanitarian crisis. “The Secretary-General is indeed very grateful for the generosity of member states – including Pakistan, Denmark, Kazakhstan, North Macedonia, Poland, Qatar, the… Continue reading UN chief thanks Pakistan for support to UN humanitarian operations in Afghanistan

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

UN chief Issues message of hope, healing for New Year

UNITED NATIONS, Dec 29 (APP): UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called for 2021 to be a “year of healing”, stressing the need for unity and solidarity when addressing the coronavirus pandemic and climate change crisis. “Both climate change and the Covid-19 pandemic are crises that can only be addressed by everyone together – as part… Continue reading UN chief Issues message of hope, healing for New Year