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Important to respect democratic process in Pakistan : Antonio Guterres
United Nations : UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has said it is important to respect Pakistan's democratic process and abide by the constitution in resolving differences, according to a UN spokesperson. Asked about the constitutional…
UN chief calls for end to landmine scourge ‘once and for all’
United Nations : UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has urged for joint efforts to eradicate landmines "once and for all". "On this international day, let us build on past progress and rid the world of the scourge of landmines once and…
Antonio Guterres calls for urgent action for humanitarian response in Afghanistan
United Nations : UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called for urgent action to support the humanitarian response in Afghanistan.The already dire humanitarian situation in Afghanistan has deteriorated alarmingly over the past months,…
UN chief calls for end to slavery’s legacy of racism
United Nations : UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called for an end to the legacy of the transatlantic slave trade, racism.The transatlantic trade in enslaved Africans was instrumental in shaping modern conceptions of race. To…
UN chief saddened by death of 8 peacekeepers in Congo
United Nations : UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres said he was saddened by the deaths of eight peacekeepers in a helicopter crash in the Congo. The secretary general was deeply saddened to confirm the deaths of eight peacekeepers…
Announcing initiative for Ukraine ceasefire, Guterres says he’s in touch with India
United Nations : While announcing that a UN official will spearhead a diplomatic effort for a ceasefire in Ukraine, Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said that he has been in "very close contact" with India on mediation efforts.The UN…
UN chief calls for sustainable use of groundwater for future generations
United Nation : UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called for the sustainable use of groundwater for future generations."On this World Water Day, let us commit to intensifying collaboration among sectors and across borders so we can…
UN chief condemns Houthi attacks on Saudi civilian sites
United Nations : UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres strongly condemns the recent Houthi-claimed attacks on civilian targets in Saudi Arabia, a UN spokesman has said."These actions damage prospects for peace and regional stability and are…
UN chief announces establishment of advisory board on multilateralism
United Nations : UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has announced the establishment of a high-level advisory board on effective multilateralism.The advisory board will be asked to build on the ideas in Guterres' report on 'Our Common…
Antonio Guterres warns ‘sword of Damocles hangs over global economy’
United Nations : UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has warned that "a sword of Damocles hangs over the global economy" because of the ongoing war in Ukraine, adding that developing countries were most at risk.Calling the war "an assault…