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COVID-19 pandemic 'warning bell' exposed inequalities, governance gaps: Vi
Updated : 4 years, 9 months ago IST
New York [US], September 23 (ANI): As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to threaten lives and livelihoods globally, the President of Viet Nam told the UN General Assembly on Wednesday that his nation is "vigorously" combating the virus, protecting its people, sustaining economic growth and lea
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New York: Jaishankar, Japanese Foreign Minister discuss developments in Af
Updated : 4 years, 9 months ago IST
New York [US], September 23 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday (local time) held a meeting with Japanese counterpart Toshimitsu Motegi wherein they exchanged views on Afghanistan.
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Jaishankar discusses developments in Afghanistan with German counterpart o
Updated : 4 years, 9 months ago IST
New York [US], September 23 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday discussed developments in Afghanistan with his German counterpart Heiko Mass on the sidelines of the 76th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).
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Reforms needed to make UNSC more legitimate, effective: G4 nations
Updated : 4 years, 9 months ago IST
New York [US], September 23 (ANI): The foreign ministers of G4 countries --India, Brazil, Germany and Japan --on Wednesday (local time) underlined the urgency of reforming the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) in order to make it more "legitimate, effective and representative".
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Jaishankar meets Tanzanian counterpart on UNGA sidelines
Updated : 4 years, 9 months ago IST
New York [US], September 23 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday (local time) held a meeting with his Tanzanian counterpart Liberata Mulamula on the sidelines of the 76th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).
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UN releases USD 45 mn for Afghanistan's healthcare system
Updated : 4 years, 9 months ago IST
New York [US] September 22 (ANI): The United Nations has announced to release USD 45 million in life-saving support from the UN's Central Emergency Response Fund to help prevent Afghanistan's healthcare system from collapse.
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Jaishankar meets Lankan counterpart, holds comprehensive discussion
Updated : 4 years, 9 months ago IST
New York [US], September 22 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday met his Lankan counterpart G L Peiris in New York and held a comprehensive discussion on close partnership.
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Brazilian minister who attended UNGA session tests positive for coronaviru
Updated : 4 years, 9 months ago IST
New York [US], September 22 (ANI): Brazilian Health Minister -- who participated with President Jair Bolsonaro's delegation to United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) session -- has tested positive for coronavirus in New York, a media report said.
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UN calls on Libyan parliament to focus on preparations for elections
Updated : 4 years, 9 months ago IST
Tripoli [Libya], September 22 (ANI/Xinhua): The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) on Tuesday called on the Libyan House of Representatives (parliament) to focus on preparations for the upcoming elections.
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Nepal gets new foreign minister
Updated : 4 years, 9 months ago IST
Kathmandu [Nepal], September 22 (ANI): Nepal Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba on Wednesday appointed Narayan Khadka as foreign minister, over two months after forming the new government.
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UK to call on China, Russia over Afghanistan
Updated : 4 years, 9 months ago IST
London [UK], September 22 (ANI): The UK Foreign Secretary Elizabeth Truss will call on Beijing and Moscow to discuss the future of Afghanistan at United Nations Security Council (UNSC) in New York on Wednesday.
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No change in UNGA plans after 'submarine deal', says France
Updated : 4 years, 9 months ago IST
Paris [France], September 22 (ANI): France has not changed its plans for United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in view of the submarine deal between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia, said an Elysee spokesperson.
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