United Nations Security General Antonio Guterres on Friday condemned the launch of a ballistic missile of intercontinental range by North Korea and urged it to resume denuclearization talks, according to the statement released by the spokesperson for the UN Chief. “The Secretary-General reiterates his calls on the DPRK to immediately desist from taking […]
Terror absolute “evil” and no reason, pretext can justify terrorism: UN Chief on 26/11 attacks
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres paid tributes to the victims of the 26/11 terror attacks at the Taj Mahal Palace hotel in Mumbai and said that terror is an absolute “evil” and no reason, pretext or grievance can justify the act of terrorism. “Terror is absolute evil. There are no reasons, […]
77th anniversary of Hiroshima atomic bombing: UN Chief to attend ceremony at Peace Memorial Park
On the 77th anniversary of the Hiroshima atomic bombing by the United States, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres will become the first UN chief to attend the annual ceremony at the Peace Memorial Park on Saturday after his predecessor Ban Ki Moon’s visit in 2010. The USA bombed the Japanese cities of […]
UN chief calls for action to help internally displaced persons
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Friday launched an action agenda to galvanize efforts to help internally displaced persons. “Our world is facing a crisis of internal displacement. Record-high numbers of people around the world have been displaced within their countries by tragedies such as conflict, disasters and the climate crisis,” he said […]
UN chief expresses concern about Lithuania-Russia tension over Kaliningrad
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Tuesday expressed grave concern about the current tension between Lithuania and Russia over Kaliningrad. “We are, obviously, following these developments very closely in and around Kaliningrad, including the warnings we have seen of possible escalation, which are very concerning,” said UN spokesperson Stephane Dujarric. “It’s very important […]
UN chief warns of ‘global mental health crisis’
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Friday warned against a “global mental health crisis,” while launching a report on mental health. “We are living through a global mental health crisis,” the top UN official said in his video message to launch the World Mental Health Report 2022: Transforming Mental Health For All. Guterres said that […]
UN chief calls for US-China negotiation over trade, technology
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Friday called for dialogue and negotiation between the United States and China over trade and technology to avoid the polarization of the world market and economy. Asked to comment on Washington’s years-old technology dispute with China, Guterres said he has always advocated for the need for a unified global market and […]
UN Chief encourages change in actions toward sustainable food systems
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Saturday encouraged a change in actions toward sustainable food systems on the occasion of World Food Day, which falls on October 16. In a video message, Guterres said World Food Day is not only a reminder of the importance of food to every person on […]
UN chief requests SCO cooperation on Afghanistan
United Nations chief Antonio Guterres has asked for cooperation from the members of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) in support of Afghanistan. Guterres conveyed the message to SCO summit on Friday, which was held in Tajikistan, Xinhua reported. During his address, UN chief said that troubling developments in Afghanistan are causing profound political, economic, security and humanitarian challenges. […]
UN chief concerned about unrest in Eswatinic
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Tuesday voiced concern over the recent developments in the Kingdom of Eswatini, notably clashes between security forces and demonstrators that have led to deaths and injuries, said his spokesman. The secretary-general reiterated his call on all stakeholders to refrain from violence and address their differences through inclusive […]