Taliban Foreign Minister pledged to resolve issue of missing female activists in Afghanistan: United Nations
During a meeting with Deborah Lyons, the UN Secretary-General`s special envoy to Afghanistan, Taliban Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi assured to resolve the issue of the missing female activists, it was announced.
Feb 11, 2022, 11:45 AM IST
COVID-19 will not be the last pandemic humanity will face, warns UN chief
"COVID-19 will not be the last pandemic humanity will face. As we respond to this health crisis, we need to prepare for the next one. On this International Day of Epidemic Preparedness, let`s give this issue the focus, attention and investment it deserves," UN Secretary-General Guterres said in a tweet.
Dec 27, 2021, 10:19 AM IST
‘Stop treating nature like a toilet’: UN chief at COP26 summit
In his speech at the COP26 World Leaders` Summit here the UN chief told world leaders that "we are digging our own graves by failing to act fast enough on climate change."
Nov 01, 2021, 20:38 PM IST
World should heed Mahatma Gandhi's message of peace, usher new era of trust: UN General Secretary
"Hatred, division and conflict have had their day. It is time to usher in a new era of peace, trust and tolerance. On this International Day of Non-Violence - Gandhi`s birthday - let`s heed his message of peace, and commit to building a better future for all," Guterres tweeted in his tribute to Gandhi.
Oct 02, 2021, 08:59 AM IST
UN chief Antonio Guterres calls for solidarity on International Day of Peace
"Our world faces a stark choice: peace or perpetual peril. My friends, we must choose peace. It`s the only option to repair our broken world," said UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres.
Sep 18, 2021, 06:47 AM IST
World should engage with Afghanistan to prevent refugee crisis: Imran Khan
The Taliban, which took power in the rest of the country three weeks ago, was never able to control the valley when they last ruled Afghanistan, from 1996 to 2001.
Sep 04, 2021, 23:17 PM IST
Deeply concerned, says UN Chief Antonio Guterres on Afghanistan situation, urges Taliban to exercise restraint
"All abuses must stop," the UN Chief expressed adding that the international humanitarian law and human rights, especially the hard-won gains of women and girls, must be preserved.
Aug 16, 2021, 07:10 AM IST
Afghanistan spinning out of control, says UN chief Antonio Guterres as Taliban captures more cities
The United Nations Secretary-General's comments came amid the Taliban seizing Afghanistan's second and third-biggest cities.
Aug 14, 2021, 06:30 AM IST
Antonio Guterres re-elected as UN Secretary General for second five-year term
His second term will begin on January 1, 2022.
Jun 18, 2021, 19:09 PM IST
UN chief urges Israel, Hamas to respect ceasefire agreement
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres expressed concern over recent violence in the Gaza Strip and asked for full respect for the ceasefire agreement between Israel and militant groups led by the Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas).
Jun 17, 2021, 12:37 PM IST
EAM S Jaishankar discusses India's August UNSC presidency with UN SG, extends support for his re-election
This was the first-ever physical meeting between the two after India took the non-permanent seat at UNSC earlier this year.
May 26, 2021, 00:10 AM IST
India turns down UN supply chain help offer to combat COVID-19, says it has 'robust system'
India has declined assistance offered by the United Nations of its integrated supply chain for COVID19-related material, saying the country has a "robust system" to deal with the required logistics, a spokesperson for UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres said.
Apr 29, 2021, 12:07 PM IST
United Nations calls for reversal of Myanmar coup and condemns violence
The coup reversed years of slow progress toward democracy in Myanmar, which for five decades had languished under strict military rule that led to international isolation and sanctions.
Mar 11, 2021, 13:00 PM IST
UN Chief reiterates call for global ceasefire amid COVID-19 on Mahatma Gandhi's birth anniversary
21 foreign envoys to the United Nations spoke at the event on the relevance of Gandhi to the world and to there country.
Oct 03, 2020, 06:29 AM IST
Coronavirus: UN chief asks for wartime plan for COVID-19 as global death toll crosses 23,000
"We are at war with a virus - and not winning it," Guterres told a virtual summit of G20 leaders.
Mar 27, 2020, 06:16 AM IST
Imran Khan warns of new refugee crisis in Pakistan due to Indian govt's policies
Khan was referring to India's Citizenship Amendment Act and the revocation of the special status to Jammu and Kashmir.
Feb 17, 2020, 16:31 PM IST
UN Secretary-General urged to take notice of humanitarian crisis in Balochistan
Khalil Baloch, chairman of the Baloch National Movement (BNM) on Sunday urged the visiting United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to take immediate notice of the humanitarian crisis in Balochistan.
Feb 17, 2020, 14:59 PM IST
UN chief Antonio Guterres on first official visit to Pakistan
The conference, which is being organised by the Pakistan Government and the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR), will be inaugurated by Prime Minister Imran Khan.
Feb 16, 2020, 12:44 PM IST
United Nations thanks India for paying 2020 annual dues early
India has paid its 2020 annual dues ahead of schedule to the cash-strapped world body earning its thanks. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres`s Spokesperson Stephane Dujarric on Friday thanked India for sending the payment. India paid on Friday the full amount of $23.4 million for this year for the general budget due only at the end of the month.
Jan 11, 2020, 09:10 AM IST
Dialogue between India and Pakistan 'essential element', says United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres
Responding to a question on the situation on developments in Kashmir, Guterres said, "I go on with a clear opinion that human rights must be fully respected in the territory. And I go on with a clear opinion that dialogue between India and Pakistan is an absolutely essential element for the solution of the problem."
Sep 19, 2019, 00:04 AM IST
