As UNSC prepares for emergency meeting, UN chief condemns ‘military escalation’
United Nations, Feb 28 (IANS) As the United Nations Security Council prepared for an emergency session on Saturday, Secretary-General Antonio Guterres condemned what he called the “military escalation in the Middle East”. He said the US-Israel use of force against Iran and Tehran’s retaliation across the region “undermine international peace and security”. France’s President Emmanuel […]
UN chief reaffirms partnership with AU in tackling Africa’s challenges
Addis Ababa, Feb 15 (IANS) United Nations (UN) Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said that Africa is navigating some of the world’s “hardest challenges” with determination, creativity and resilience. Addressing the media on the sidelines of the 39th African Union (AU) Summit on Saturday at the AU headquarters in Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia, the UN […]
India, UN chief call for reforming UNSC urgently; Guterres says rule of law being ‘replaced’ by law of jungle
United Nations, Jan 27 (IANS) India and Secretary-General Antonio Guterres have called for urgently reforming the Security Council in the face of dire challenges to the world organisation. India’s Permanent Representative P. Harish on Monday said the reform must add permanent members to make the international rule of law effective when the world organisation “at […]
World cannot afford military confrontation between India & Pakistan: Guterres
United Nations, May 7 (IANS) Secretary-General Antonio Guterres remains “very concerned” about India’s military operation against Pakistan, saying “the world cannot afford a confrontation between the two countries”, according to his Spokesperson Stephane Dujarric. “He calls for maximum military restraint from both countries”, Dujarric said shortly after India announced missile strikes into Pakistan and territory […]
