Search results for "Antonio Guterres"
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Intergovernmental panel warns against repercussions of inaction on climate change
Photo by Maryphillips shows drought in California via Wikimedia Commons The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change – the international body for assessing the science related to climate change, which provides a scientific basis for governments at...Jun 5, 2017 1173 0 -
Amid soaring Pakistan-India tensions, UN urges dialogue on disputes
Flag lowering ceremony at Wagah border between Pakistan and India, Photo: Kamran Ali/Wikimedia Commons Amid exacerbating South Asian security situation, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has underscored the need for India and Pakistan to find a peaceful solution...May 16, 2017 1425 0 -
UN embraces China’s New Silk Road initiative; US, Western powers join Beijing forum
A view of Gwadar Fish Harbor Photo Umair Adeeb/Wikimedia Commons Seeing a win-win equation for the international community from China’s ‘One Belt, One Road’ initiative and the Sustainable Development Goals, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has said both...May 15, 2017 4544 0 -
UN Secretary General applauds Pakistan’s role
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres applauded Pakistan’s role at the United Nations at a largely attended dinner hosted by Ambassador Maleeha Lodhi at her residence on Thursday. Guterres said he looks forward to visiting Pakistan when the Pakistani...May 5, 2017 1385 0 -
‘Fragility of States, civil societies, key factor behind ongoing conflicts’
The Tishreen camp for displaced persons in Aleppo, Syria, Photo UNICEF/Razan Rashid Fragility is a key factor in “practically all” of the protracted conflicts going on in the world today, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres told the...Apr 22, 2017 1216 0 -
When so many borders are closed, Pakistan has hosted 7 million refugees: UN Chief
UN Photo/Eskinder Debebe Calling Pakistan an example of international solidarity, UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres has hailed the South Asian country’s generosity in receiving seven million refugees. “We live in a world where so many borders...Apr 11, 2017 1262 0 -
Malala Yousafzai to be designated as UN Messenger of Peace
Photo Truong-Ngoc / Wikimedia Commons United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres will on April 10 designate Pakistan’s Malala Yousafzai, global advocate for girls’ education and the youngest-ever Nobel Peace Prize laureate, as a UN Messenger of Peace with...Apr 7, 2017 1736 0 -
UN : Possessing nuclear weapons ‘fundamentally incompatible’ with aspirations for peace
An atmospheric nuclear test conducted by the United States at Enewetak Atoll, Marshall Islands, on 1 November 1952. Photo: US Government via United Nations The United Nations is urging the community of nations to help create a...Mar 27, 2017 1044 0 -
UN chief lauds Pakistan ‘s role for peace; Over 100 ambassadors attend Pakistan Day event
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres applauded Pakistan’s valuable contribution to international peace and security at a glittering Pakistan Day reception in New York. “Pakistan plays an important role at the United Nations,” Guterres said. Guterres’ comments came...Mar 24, 2017 1874 0 -
UN chief plans to talk to Indian, Pakistani officials on Kashmir
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is considering holding talks with officials from India and Pakistan on the deteriorating situation in Kashmir and will see how things can be improved on the ground. “He will talk to different...Mar 11, 2017 1213 0