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- Stopping war, stepping up climate action: Francis wraps up UNGA78 UN News 28 Sep 2023 -- Ending the war in Ukraine, promoting climate action and ramping up efforts to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) topped the agenda of the High Level Week of the UN General Assembly, the man at the helm of the global platform for dialogue said on Thursday.
- General Debate ends with UN focused on challenges ahead UN News 26 Sep 2023 -- The General Assembly's annual debate concluded on Tuesday, with global leaders stating that while the United Nations faces institutional challenges, it remains the paramount platform for crafting collective solutions to humanity's challenges.
- Syrian minister denounces 'American chaos', says States must respect the UN Charter UN News 26 Sep 2023 -- In remarks on Tuesday to the UN General Assembly, Syrian Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs Bassam Sabbagh underscored the need to build a multipolar world order that achieves sustainable development for all and balance in international relations, including through reforming institutions such as the Security Council.
- Security Council's 'west-led irrational structure' must be reformed, DPRK tells UN UN News 26 Sep 2023 -- The "west-led irrational structure" of the UN Security Council must be reformed to prevent the "high-handedness and arbitrariness" of forces within the body, including the United States, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) told the General Assembly on Tuesday.
- No time for finger pointing; we must work together to tackle pressing challenges, says Canada UN News 26 Sep 2023 -- The health of our planet, its people, institutions, and the global economy are at serious risk, and such deep challenges cannot be tackled in isolation, Robert Rae, Ambassador of Canada to the United Nations, told the General Assembly's annual high-level debate on Tuesday.
- Secretary-General's remarks at the High-level Meeting Commemorating the International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons UN Secretary-General 26 Sep 2023
- More than just a few countries should set the agenda, Indian Minister says at UN UN News 26 Sep 2023 -- The days when a few nations set the global agenda and "expected others to fall in line" are over, India's foreign minister told the UN General Assembly on Tuesday.
- UNGA 78: Philippines Calls for Just, Equitable and Rules-based Order, Solidarity for SDGs Philippines DFA 25 Sep 2023 -- The Philippines today called for renewed trust and solidarity towards a rules-based order guided by international law that guarantees the flourishing in peace of free and equal nations during the high-level General Debate of the 78th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 78).
- Norway's main statement at the United Nations' General Assembly Government of Norway 24 Sep 2023
- Saudi FM calls for independent Palestinian state, censures 'blatant violations' by Israel Press TV 24 Sep 2023 -- The Saudi foreign minister, Faisal bin Farhan, in his speech at the UN General Assembly, has called for the establishment of an independent Palestinian state and demanded an end to relentless violations of international law by the Israeli regime.
- Security of Middle East Requires Solution to Palestinian Issue - Saudi Foreign Minister Sputnik 24 Sep 2023 -- Security in the Middle East requires a fair and comprehensive solution to the Palestinian problem, Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud said on Saturday.
- Addressing UNGA, Russian FM slams West's 'empire of lies', says Kiev peace plan not feasible Press TV 24 Sep 2023 -- Russia's foreign minister has denounced the West as "an empire of lies," whose overbearing attitude has become intolerable for the rest of the world.
- Sweden's National Statement at the 78th Session of the United Nations General Assembly Government Offices of Sweden 23 Sep 2023
- Minister Rau takes part in high-level week opening 78th UN General Assembly session Poland - Ministry of Foreign Affairs 23 Sep 2023 -- On 19-22 September 2023, Foreign Minister Zbigniew Rau accompanied President Andrzej Duda during the general debate opening the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly.
- At UN, Horn of Africa nations urge global solidarity and real reform UN News 23 Sep 2023 -- As UN General Assembly's general debate continued Saturday, Horn of Africa nations made a strong plea for action to rescue a world teetering on the precipice of climate catastrophe and struggling under the weight of an outdated and unfair global financial system.
- Saudi Foreign Minister outlines plans for better, greener Middle East UN News 23 Sep 2023 -- All nations must honour the UN Charter, including the non-use of force and respect for human rights, the Foreign Affairs Minister of Saudi Arabia told the UN General Assembly on Saturday.
- Lavrov at UNGA Explains How US and Allies Fuel Conflicts, Escalate Crises in the World Sputnik 23 Sep 2023 -- The United States and its allies continue to fuel international conflicts, stoke tensions on the Korean Peninsula and engage in acts of brinkmanship, such as staging joint drills that involve the use of nuclear weapon scenarios on Russian territory, Moscow's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Saturday.
- Russian Foreign Minister hits out at West's 'empire of lies' UN News 23 Sep 2023 -- Russia's Foreign Minister told the UN General Assembly on Saturday that a new world order is being born through a struggle between a neocolonial minority and a "global majority" seeking to end decades of Western domination.
- Deputy Prime Minister Oliver Dowden's speech to the UN General Assembly: 22 September 2023 UK FCDO 23 Sep 2023 -- Deputy Prime Minister Oliver Dowden's speech to the 78th session of the UN General Assembly in New York.
- World must pass 'AI stress test', UK Deputy PM says, announcing summit UN News 22 Sep 2023 -- The United Kingdom will be holding a summit on artificial intelligence (AI) so that nations can come together to "understand it, govern it, harness its potential and contain its risks", Deputy Prime Minister Oliver Dowden told the UN General Assembly on Friday.
- At UN, Horn of Africa nations urge global solidarity and real reform UN News 22 Sep 2023 -- To make multilateralism work in this age of insecurity we need to ensure that a much wider group of voices are heard - in this United Nations, and around the globe, the Prime Minister of Malta said on Friday.
- Shun path of confrontation and work together for the SDGs, urges Bangladesh leader UN News 22 Sep 2023 -- The Prime Minister of Bangladesh on Friday appealed to world leaders gathered at the UN "to shun the path of war and confrontation, and to work collectively for enduring peace ... and economic prosperity for our people and future generations."
- Haitian Prime Minister calls for urgent deployment of multinational force to quash gang violence UN News 22 Sep 2023 -- Addressing the UN General Assembly on Friday, Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry again appealed for international support to combat rampant gang violence - one element of the multi-dimensional crisis affecting his country.
- Iraqi Prime Minister highlights national priorities focused on people UN News 22 Sep 2023 -- A spirit of consensus prevails in Iraq, with a broad political coalition now governing the nation, encompassing all aspects of society, Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' al Sudani said on Friday.
- We can't keep putting the interest of the few before the lives of many, Mia Mottley says at UN UN News 22 Sep 2023 -- "Are we going to be too late for the SDGs?" Mia Mottley asked world leaders at the UN General Assembly on Friday, challenging them to "summon the determination to make the fundamental governance changes" that will turn the vision of sustainable development for all into a 21st century reality.
- UN calls for 'clear-eyed' vision for peace and security, as peacebuilders meet in New York UN News 22 Sep 2023 -- Following the UN chief's appeal this week for a fresh approach to global peace and security, UN Peacebuilding Commission (PBC) countries convened on Friday to discuss the best way forward.
- At critical moment for peacekeeping in Africa, Ghana steps up to host key summit UN News 22 Sep 2023 -- The UN and Ghana jointly announced on Friday that December's UN Peacekeeping Ministerial meeting will be hosted in Accra, at a time when some African nations are questioning the value of having 'blue helmets' on their soil.
- Press release on Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's talks with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 22 Sep 2023
- Statement by the Prime Minister of Pakistan General debate of the 78th Session of UN General Assembly (22 September 2023) Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 22 Sep 2023 -- BISMILLAHI AR-RAHMAN AR-RAHIM
- 'The world cannot afford Cold War 2.0,' Pakistan leader tells UN Assembly UN News 22 Sep 2023 -- As tensions between global powers continue to escalate with the rise of new and old military and political blocs, "geo-politics is resurging when geo-economics should be at the top of the international agenda, the Prime Minister of Pakistan told the UN General Assembly on Friday.
- Biden's Call to Expand UNSC Membership Likely to Go Unheeded VOA 21 Sep 2023 -- U.S. President Joe Biden has again called for an increase in the number of permanent and non-permanent members of the United Nations Security Council.
- Sudan's brutal conflict could spill over into wider region, warns Abdel-Fattah Al-Burhan UN News 21 Sep 2023 -- Warning that the months-long conflict in Sudan could spill over in the region, Abdel-Fattah Al-Burhan on Thursday called on the international community to consider designating the militias ravaging his country as terrorist groups "to protect the Sudanese people, the region and the world."
- Secretary-General's remarks to the Ministerial Meeting on the Summit of the Future UN Secretary-General 21 Sep 2023
- At UN Assembly, Nepali Prime Minister urges focus on common goals UN News 21 Sep 2023 -- Addressing the UN General Assembly on Thursday, Pushpa Kamal Dahal, Prime Minister of Nepal emphasized the importance of collective action in tackling global challenges through peaceful means and diplomatic dialogue.
- Address of President Charles Michel at the 78th session of the UN General Assembly EC/CEU 21 Sep 2023
- European Council President says it's time to put multilateralism back on solid ground UN News 21 Sep 2023 -- The President of the European Council, Charles Michel, appealed on Thursday to the international community to protect the principles of the UN Charter, reform the Organization's governance structures and double down on efforts to fight the climate crisis.
- Equality among states is non-negotiable, France says at UN UN News 21 Sep 2023 -- At the UN on Thursday, French Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna declared that her country defends the principle of equality between states - "a principle that no one can or must compromise" - and supports "African solutions to crises in Africa".
- Central African Republic leader slams West for looting Africa's wealth, sparking today's migrant crisis UN News 21 Sep 2023 -- The President of the Central African Republic on Thursday accused Western countries of triggering a migration crisis by pillaging Africa's natural resources and impoverishing the continent through slavery and colonization.
- At UN, Salva Kiir calls for support to help restore peace, ease humanitarian crisis in neighboring Sudan UN News 21 Sep 2023 -- President Salva Kiir of South Sudan on Thursday appealed to the international community to push harder for peace in neighboring Sudan, where five months of conflict has displaced more than five million people and sparked a humanitarian crisis along the border between the two countries.
- This 'hideous occupation' will not last, Abbas tells UN Assembly UN News 21 Sep 2023 -- Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas addressed the UN General Assembly on Thursday, stating that those who think peace can prevail in the Middle East without the Palestinian people enjoying their full legitimate and national rights are mistaken.
- Yemen's leader says peace is possible, but flow of arms and resources to Houthi militias must stop UN News 21 Sep 2023 -- Yemen has made compromises and worked hard to rebuild its country and regain the trust of its people, but the head of the Presidential Leadership Council on Thursday cautioned the international community that "dealing with Houthi militias as de facto authorities" would likely reverse hard-won gains and could turn Yemen into a hotspot to export terrorism worldwide.
- Secretary-General's remarks to the Security Council debate on "Upholding the Purposes and Principles of the UN Charter through Effective Multilateralism: Maintenance of Peace and Security of Ukraine" UN Secretary-General 20 Sep 2023
- Secretary-General's opening remarks at the Climate Ambition Summit UN Secretary-General 20 Sep 2023
- UN Chief Underscores Little Time Left to Avert Climate Crisis VOA 20 Sep 2023 -- U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned a climate summit of world leaders on Wednesday there is not much time left to avert an environmental catastrophe.
- Speech by Olaf Scholz, Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany on the occasion of the open debate on Ukraine in the United Nations Security Council Germany - Federal Government 20 Sep 2023
- Head of State Rumen Radev from the UN Rostrum: Priority of the 78th UNGA Session Should Be to Find Modalities That May Pave a Way towards Restoring the Peace in Ukraine President of the Republic of Bulgaria 20 Sep 2023
- Secretary-General's remarks at the General Assembly High-level Dialogue on Financing for Development UN Secretary-General 20 Sep 2023
- Address by Gitanas Nausėda, President of the Republic of Lithuania, at the 78th Session of the United Nations General Assembly President of the Republic of Lithuania 20 Sep 2023
- At UN Assembly, Bosnia and Herzegovina slams 'foreign influence' on its institutions UN News 20 Sep 2023 -- Zeljko Komsic, the Chairman of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina, addressed the UN General Assembly on Wednesday, railing against the impact of larger countries' allegedly selective and exploitative immigration policies, a government defined by ethnic divisions, and the intentional undermining of his nation's stability by its "western and eastern neighbours."
- Cyprus President to UN Assembly: 'Do we have the resolve to make peace our top priority?' UN News 20 Sep 2023 -- President of Cyprus Nikos Christodoulides condemned Russia's invasion of Ukraine, emphasized the need for the UN to live up to its founding principles to ensure respect for the sovereignty of all States, and discussed steps to tackle the climate crisis during his address to the annual General Assembly debate in New York.
- Debt crisis in developing countries weighing down SDG push, Rwanda's Kagame warns UN News 20 Sep 2023 -- In his address to the UN General Assembly in New York, Rwandan President Paul Kagame discussed the lack of progress toward achieving Sustainable Deveopment Goals (SDGs), reducing conflict around the globe, and finding ways to boost international cooperation.
- UN General Assembly begins general debate People's Daily 20 Sep 2023 -- The General Debate of the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly opened at the UN headquarters in New York on Tuesday, focusing on restoring global trust and solidarity in current challenging time.
- On UNGA margins, world leaders bolster bedrock of international law UN News 20 Sep 2023 -- At the heart of global diplomacy within the iconic UN Headquarters in New York, another significant yet often less featured deliberation is unfolding this week: the Treaty Event.
- 'Peace has no losers', Erdogan says, vowing to step up efforts to end war in Ukraine UN News 19 Sep 2023 -- The President of Türkiye showcased his country as an active partner on both the regional and global levels¸ and called for reform of the international institutions, during his speech at the UN General Assembly on Tuesday.
- We have a duty to leave no one behind, South African President tells world leaders UN News 19 Sep 2023 -- The President of South Africa, Cyril Ramaphosa, addressed the UN General Assembly on Tuesday, stating that while every human effort should be directed towards realizing the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, "our energies have once again been diverted by the scourge of war."
- Reforms vital to build confidence, Japanese leader tells UN Assembly UN News 19 Sep 2023 -- The Prime Minister of Japan said on Tuesday that he is open to meeting President Kim Jong-Un of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) at any time and without any conditions "to open up a new era together" between the countries.
- Courage needed to mend today's global rifts, German leader tells UN Assembly UN News 19 Sep 2023 -- Addressing world leaders at the UN General Assembly on Tuesday, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz stressed that in an increasingly interdependent world, "a policy for peace must not stop on our own doorstep."
- Nowadays humanity must act in full solidarity to save lives - President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's speech during the General Debate of the UN General Assembly President of Ukraine 19 Sep 2023
- Russia's weaponization of food and energy impacts all countries, Zelenskyy tells UN Assembly UN News 19 Sep 2023 -- President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine told world leaders in the UN General Assembly that alongside its ongoing nuclear threat, Russia is also weaponizing essentials like global food and energy markets, and using them "not only against our country, but all of yours as well."
- Biden says 'when we stand together', we can tackle any challenge UN News 19 Sep 2023 -- The territorial integrity and human rights that form the foundation of the UN must be collectively defended, United States President Joseph Biden said on Tuesday.
- Biden Rallies Support for Ukraine at UN While Highlighting Global Challenges VOA 19 Sep 2023 -- In a sign that the United States is listening to the Global South, President Joe Biden addressed a myriad of their concerns even as he rallied support for Ukraine in his address before the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday.
- Secretary-General's address to the General Assembly UN Secretary-General 19 Sep 2023
- Cuba calls for 'a new and more just global contract' UN News 19 Sep 2023 -- In the face of rising hunger and poverty, developing countries will continue their decades-long fight for a more just and equitable world, Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez told the UN General Assembly on Tuesday.
- 'Armed conflicts are an offense to human rationality,' Brazil's Lula da Silva tells UN Assembly UN News 19 Sep 2023 -- Speaking at the annual debate of the UN General Assembly in New York, Brazil's President Lula da Silva lamented growing global inequalities and discussed his country's role spearheading climate change diplomacy within the Global South.
- UN General Assembly adopts declaration to accelerate SDGs UN News 18 Sep 2023 -- Now is the time for a global plan to rescue the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) which are woefully off-track halfway towards their 2030 deadline, UN Secretary-General António Guterres said on Monday in New York.
- Secretary-General's remarks to the High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development UN Secretary-General 18 Sep 2023
- Peace our 'most fundamental job', says Guterres UN News 13 Sep 2023 -- Today "peace is under assault" across communities, countries and regions, UN Secretary-General António Guterres said on Wednesday, underscoring the need for global solidarity and mutual trust.
- Secretary-General's remarks at the Peace Bell Ceremony UN Secretary-General 13 Sep 2023
- Secretary-General's opening remarks at press conference prior to the 78th session of the UN General Assembly UN Secretary-General 13 Sep 2023
- Secretary-General's remarks to the General Assembly Session on the International Day to Protect Education from Attack UN Secretary-General 13 Sep 2023
- UN's work and mission 'more vital than ever': Guterres UN News 13 Sep 2023 -- In a world grappling with increasingly complex crises ranging from poverty and inequality to the climate emergency, the United Nations remains at the forefront of the global response, determined to set humanity on a path to peace and prosperity, Secretary-General António Guterres has said.
- IAEA Director General's Introductory Statement to the Board of Governors IAEA 11 Sep 2023
- IAEA Director General Briefs Board of Governors: Fukushima Daiichi ALPS Water Release, Ukraine, Iran and New Atoms4Food initiative IAEA 11 Sep 2023 -- The IAEA Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi began his opening address to the IAEA's Board of Governors by pledging support to the victims of Friday's devastating earthquake in Morocco. He promised a quick IAEA response to provide technical assistance to the country.
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- States invest in nuclear arsenals as geopolitical relations deteriorate—New SIPRI Yearbook out now SIPRI 12 Jun 2023 -- The nine nuclear-armed states—the United States, Russia, the United Kingdom, France, China, India, Pakistan, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea) and Israel—continue to modernize their nuclear arsenals and several deployed new nuclear-armed or nuclear-capable weapon systems in 2022.
- Think Tanks Say Nuclear Arsenals Expanded, Modernized Last Year RFE/RL 12 Jun 2023 -- Nuclear-armed states have continued to expand and modernize their atomic arsenals amid a deterioration of the world's geopolitical situation, investing huge sums of money diverted from other development goals, an influential think tank said in a report published on June 12.
- Global Nuclear Arsenals Growing Amid Increased Tensions - SIPRI Sputnik 12 Jun 2023 -- The nine nuclear powers continued to increase or modernize their atomic weapon stockpiles in 2022 as the fallout from the Ukraine conflict undermined nuclear diplomacy, a fresh report by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) claimed on Monday.
- DG Grossi Opens Board Meeting with Updates on Ukraine, Iran, Naval Nuclear Propulsion and IAEA's Impact IAEA 05 Jun 2023 -- In his opening statement to the IAEA's Board of Governors, Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi said, "We took a step in the right direction" with regards to the situation around Zaporizhzhya Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) in Ukraine. Last week, the Director General briefed the United Nations Security Council and received support for the five basic principles he established to prevent a nuclear accident at ZNPP, which includes that there should be no attack of any kind from or against the plant.
- Incoming General Assembly President to prioritize 'Peace, Prosperity, Progress and Sustainability' UN News 01 Jun 2023 -- A veteran diplomat from Trinidad and Tobago was appointed President of the 78th session of the UN General Assembly on Thursday.
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- UN Disarmament Chief: Risk of Nuclear Weapon Use Is Highest Since Cold War VOA 31 Mar 2023 -- The United Nations disarmament chief warned Friday that the risk of a nuclear weapon being used is higher now than at any other time since the Cold War.
- Security Council: Despite progress on reforming global security, 'our work is not done' UN News 16 Mar 2023 -- The world's new security sector reform plan can achieve even further progress by developing the first-ever global study on women in defence, trimming reporting periods, and galvanizing Member States' support, the UN's top Rule of Law and Security Institutions official said on Thursday.
- IAEA Board of Governors Reappoints Director General Grossi for New 4-year Term IAEA 10 Mar 2023 -- The Board of Governors of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) today reappointed by acclamation Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi for a second four-year term in office beginning in early December 2023.
- IAEA Board of Governors: Iran, Ukraine and Peaceful Nuclear Pursuits IAEA 06 Mar 2023 -- Agreement with the Islamic Republic of Iran for the IAEA to proceed with further monitoring and verification measures is indispensable to the Agency fulfilling its mission, a written statement from Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi informed the IAEA's Board of Governors this morning. In his introductory remarks to the quarterly session of the 35-member Board, Mr Grossi outlined recent safeguards developments in Iran; IAEA nuclear safety, security and safeguards activities in Ukraine, and touched upon numerous advancements in IAEA programmes and initiatives.
February
- UN Secretary-General's remarks to the 52nd session of the Human Rights Council UN Secretary-General 27 Feb 2023
- 52nd Session of the UN Human Rights Council US Dept. of State 27 Feb 2023 -- Today begins the UN Human Rights Council's 52nd regular session. The United States returned to the body in January 2022 as a full member, fulfilling a pledge made by President Biden and reflecting the centrality of human rights and multilateralism to our nation's foreign policy.
- IAEA's Network for Response and Assistance for Nuclear Emergencies Grows Beyond 40 Countries IAEA 09 Feb 2023 -- The IAEA's Response and Assistance Network (RANET), a group of states offering international assistance to countries responding to nuclear and radiological emergencies, has grown to 41 countries after Italy registered this week.
- Sherman: China has 'penetrated' UN to declaw its oversight Radio Free Asia 09 Feb 2023 -- China's government has "penetrated" the United Nations, undercutting its oversight functions by stacking bodies like the U.N. Human Rights Council with its own people, U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman told a Senate hearing on Thursday.
- Secretary-General's briefing to the General Assembly on Priorities for 2023 UN Secretary-General 06 Feb 2023
- UN Chief: World Needs 'Wake-Up Call' VOA 06 Feb 2023 -- U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned Monday that the world needs to wake up and take urgent action to change the trajectory on conflicts and geopolitical divisions, the climate crisis, and economic inequality.
- 'Act decisively before it is too late', Guterres warns countries, laying out his priorities for 2023 UN News 06 Feb 2023 -- Time is running out as the world inches closer to meltdown and countries must change course before it is too late, UN Secretary-General António Guterres warned on Monday, presenting his priorities for the year.
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