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UN chief calls for China's commitment to 'ambitious' climate goals
Updated : 4 years, 5 months ago IST
New York [US], October 26 (ANI): UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Monday called on China to present an "ambitious" Nationally Determined Contribution in the run-up to the UN Climate Conference, COP26, starting in Glasgow at the end of this week.
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UN chief condemns coup in Sudan, urges release of Prime Minister
Updated : 4 years, 5 months ago IST
New York [US], October 25 (ANI): UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has condemned the military coup in Sudan and called for the immediate release of Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok.
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Abdullah bin Zayed receives UN Deputy Secretary-General at Expo 2020 Dubai
Updated : 4 years, 5 months ago IST
Abu Dhabi [UAE], October 24 (ANI/WAM): Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, has received Amina Mohammed, Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations (UN), at Expo 2020 Dubai.
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UN envoy Lyons meets Taliban leaders, discusses humanitarian aid, human ri
Updated : 4 years, 5 months ago IST
Kabul [Afghanistan], October 24 (ANI): UN Secretary-General's Special Representative for Afghanistan Deborah Lyons on Saturday met Taliban leaders and discussed humanitarian aid, human rights and inclusive government.
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UN will further promote, defend Women's Rights in Afghanistan: Secretary-G
Updated : 4 years, 5 months ago IST
New York [US] October 23 (ANI): The United Nations will continue its activities in Afghanistan to further promote and defend women's rights in Afghanistan, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on Friday (local time).
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Blinken, UN Chief discuss situation in Afghanistan, Ethiopia
Updated : 4 years, 5 months ago IST
Washington [US], October 23 (ANI): US Secretary of State Antony J Blinken and United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Thursday discussed topics of global importance including Afghanistan, according to US State Department.
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NATO Defence Ministers agree on first AI Strategy: Stoltenberg
Updated : 4 years, 5 months ago IST
Brussels [Belgium], October 22 (ANI/Sputnik): NATO defence ministers have agreed on the first artificial intelligence strategy, Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said on Friday.
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NATO to convene meeting on Afghanistan in Brussels
Updated : 4 years, 5 months ago IST
Brussels [Belgium], October 21 (ANI): NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg has said that the organisation is planning to convene a summit of defense ministers of the state members in which Afghanistan will be discussed, local media reported on Thursday.
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UN Chief encourages change in actions toward sustainable food systems
Updated : 4 years, 5 months ago IST
New York [US], October 17 (ANI/Xinhua): 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.
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UN chief urges Central African Republic conflict parties to respect ceasef
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New York [US], October 16 (ANI/Sputnik): UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called on all parties to the conflict in the Central African Republic (CAR) to join the ceasefire declared by the country's president, UN spokesperson Stephane Dujarric said on Saturday.
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OPEC predicts this year's global oil demand will make up 65% of loss in 20
Updated : 4 years, 5 months ago IST
Washington [US], October 15 (ANI/Sputnik): Global oil demand is expected to make a significant recovery, reaching 96.7 million barrels per day (mb/d) and recovering 65% of demand lost in 2020, OPEC Secretary-General Mohammad Sanusi Barkindo said on Thursday.
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UN chief asks for 3.12 bln USD for 2022 budget
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New York [US], October 14 (ANI/Xinhua): UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Wednesday asked for nearly 3.12 billion U.S. dollars as the world body's regular budget for 2022.
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