Tag: Antonio Guterres
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India good example as solar auctions gain popularity amid COVID-19 pandemic: UN chief
'Coal has no place in COVID-19 recovery plans. Nations must commit to net-zero emissions by 2050 and submit more ambitious national climate plans before COP-26 next year,' he said.
July 10, 2020 -
Those responsible for killing of CRPF trooper, civilian in J-K’s Sopore should be held to account: UN chief
The Lashkar-e-Taiba (L-e-T) carried out the attack in Sopore on Wednesday, according to Vijay Kumar, the Kashmir Inspector General of Police.
July 2, 2020 -
Major Suman Gawani to get prestigious UN award for her services at UNMISS
She will be receiving this award along with a Brazilian Naval Officer Commander Carla Monteiro de Castro Araujo.
May 29, 2020 -
Terror at home
While Covid-19 has posed an unprecedented threat to all of us, we must not forget that there is also a shadow pandemic, which is silently transforming our homes into sites of terror for countless women worldwide. We must also remember that many of these victims are now trapped in their homes with their perpetrators.
May 28, 2020 -
‘Avoid any action that heightens tensions’: UN chief on India-China face-off at LAC
Several areas along the LAC in Ladakh and North Sikkim have witnessed major military build-up by both the Indian and Chinese armies recently, in a clear signal of escalating tension and hardening of respective positions by the two sides.
May 28, 2020 -
UN chief Antonio Guterres welcomes ceasefire announcement by Taliban, Afghan govt
The UN has been committed to supporting the people and government of Afghanistan in this important endeavour, the statement further added.
May 24, 2020 -
UN chief Antonio Guterres condemns attack on hospital in Afghanistan capital
The secretary-general is also following with concern the escalation of violence in the country, including the attacks that have claimed scores of lives in Balkh, Khost, and Nangarhar provinces
May 13, 2020 -
‘Bio-terrorist attack might unfold across world’: says UN chief at Security Council meeting on Coronavirus
Guterres recognised that the UN is facing its 'gravest test' since its inception, as he called the battle against COVID-19 as the fight of a generation -- and the raison d'tre of the United Nations.
April 10, 2020 -
With China out of presidency, UNSC likely to discuss Coronavirus pandemic this week
Days after China demitted the rotating presidency post, 10 non-permanent members led by Dominican Republic forced the UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to agree to a closed-door informal consultation on the COVID-19 pandemic.
April 6, 2020 -
Crisis of Civilization
To buttress the impact of the crisis that has shaken the world, the UN chief has drawn a fine distinction between a health crisis and a “human crisis”.
April 3, 2020 -
‘Coronavirus is threatening whole of humanity’: United Nations
The UN plan is designed to last from April to December -- suggesting the country does not see the crisis ending any time soon.
March 26, 2020 -
UN chief Guterres calls for ‘immediate global ceasefire’ amid Coronavirus pandemic
According to the report, Syria has reported its first case of the COVID-19 virus, in a country already torn by 10 years of war, and other cases have emerged in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Afghanistan.
March 24, 2020 -
Millions could die if Coronavirus allowed to spread unchecked: Antonio Guterres
"Global solidarity is not only a moral imperative, it is in everyone's interests," he said.
March 20, 2020 -
21st century must be for women’s equality: Antonio Guterres
Guterres said that 137 women are killed around the world every day by a member of their own family.
February 28, 2020 -
UN chief Antonio Guterres visits Kartarpur gurdwara in Pakistan
The UN chief also visited the community kitchen (langar) at the gurdwara, where he was served a traditional meal of rice and lentils.
February 18, 2020 -
UN chief Antonio Guterres closely following talks between US, Taliban
Last year, in November, US President Donald Trump announced the resumption of peace talks with the Taliban.
February 18, 2020 -
UN chief Antonio Guterres arrives in Islamabad on first official visit to Pakistan
He will also travel to Kartarpur to visit the Sikh holy site of Gurdwara Kartarpur Sahib.
February 16, 2020