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Jaishankar meets UN chief Guterres in NY, discusses global challenges

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres here and said he valued the UN chief's assessment of the current global order and its implications for multilateralism and also thanked him for consistent support for India's growth. Good to meet with UNSG @antonioguterres in New York today. Valued his assessment of the current global order and its implications for multilateralism. Also appreciated his perspectives on various regional hotspots, Jaishankar said in a post on social media on Thursday (local time). Jaishankar met Guterres in the UN headquarters and was accompanied by India's Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador P Harish, Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador Yojna Patel and officials from the Permanent Mission of India to the UN. Jaishankar said he thanked Guterres for clear and consistent support for India's growth and development and he looks forward to welcoming the UN Chief in India. Jaishankar was in Canada for

US airstrikes on Iran marks perilous turn in West Asia, says UN chief

The US bombing of Iran's nuclear facilities marks a perilous turn in the Middle East, UN chief Antonio Guterres told an emergency session of the Security Council here, amid escalating tensions in the region. The 15-nation Council met for the emergency session on Sunday after President Donald Trump announced that the US had bombed three nuclear sites in Iran - Fordo, Natanz and Isfahan. The bombing of Iranian nuclear facilities by the United States marks a perilous turn in a region that is already reeling. From the outset of the crisis, I have repeatedly condemned any military escalation in the Middle East, Secretary General Guterres told the UN Security Council. Guterres said the people of the region cannot endure another cycle of destruction. And yet, we now risk descending into a rathole of retaliation after retaliation. The UN Chief stressed that the international community must act immediately and decisively to halt the fighting and return to serious, sustained negotiations on

India surpassing key climate goals, can grow faster with clean energy: UN

India is already meeting and exceeding key climate targets and has a real opportunity to grow even faster, using clean energy and industry, UN climate change chief Simon Stiell has said. In an email interview with PTI, Stiell emphasised that India's unique geography and huge population means huge numbers of people are vulnerable to climate impacts. And therefore, he said, the need to invest in ensuring people, communities, infrastructure and businesses are resilient is clear. "India is already meeting and exceeding key targets. For example, by installing 100 GW (gigawatt) of solar in record time or providing electricity in every village. "I see a real opportunity for India to grow even faster, using clean energy and industry, which will be a huge benefit to India's economic prosperity, with millions more jobs, better health outcomes, more affordable and secure energy accessible to all, and faster-rising living standards for the Indian people," the executive secretary of the United .

UN chief welcomes efforts to restore calm, organise elections in B'desh

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has welcomed efforts of Bangladesh's interim government to restore calm and organise parliamentary elections in the country, urging the inclusion of women as well as minority communities in the process. In a statement issued on Monday by Farhan Haq, Deputy Spokesperson for the Secretary-General, Guterres said he stands in full solidarity with the people of Bangladesh and calls for the full respect of their human rights. Guterres urged Bangladesh's interim government led by 84-year-old Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus to continue to make every effort in the coming weeks to be inclusive, including by taking into account the voices of women, youth, and people across the country, as well as that of minority and indigenous communities, as the country moves towards parliamentary elections. "The Secretary-General welcomes efforts to restore calm and organise parliamentary elections in Bangladesh, with the support of an interim government, the statement ..

UN chief urges Sudan's warring parties to halt hostilities during Ramadan

The United Nations chief urged Sudan's warring parties on Thursday to halt hostilities during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, warning that the nearly year-long conflict threatens the country's unity and could ignite regional instability of dramatic proportions. Gen. Abdel Fattah Burhan, the head of Sudan's military which has been fighting for control of Sudan with the rival commander of the country's paramilitary force, welcomed the Ramadan ceasefire appeal, Sudan's U.N. envoy said. But there was no immediate word from the commander of the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, Mohammed Hamdan Dagalo. U.N. Secretary-General Antnio Guterres' appeal came ahead of an expected U.N. Security Council vote Friday on a British-drafted resolution calling for an immediate cessation of hostilities ahead of the month of Ramadan. The draft resolution expresses grave concern over the spreading violence and the catastrophic and deteriorating humanitarian situation, including crisis levels of acute .

I understand India's aspirations to become permanent UNSC member: UN Chief

UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres on Friday said he fully understands India's aspirations to become a permanent member of the UN Security Council but asserted that it is for the member countries to decide about the reform of the top global body. In an exclusive interview to PTI, he acknowledged the need to adjust the composition of the UN Security Council (UNSC) to the "realities of today's world". "It's not for me to define who will be or who should be in the Security Council, that's for member states (to decide) but I believe that what we need is to have a Security Council that represents today's world," Guterres said. "The present composition of the Security Council represents the world after the Second World War. Today's world is different. As you mentioned, India is today the largest country with the largest population in the world," he said. "So, I fully understand India's aspirations in this regard. It's not for me to judge, it's for member states, but I believe, and I .

Terrorism unjustifiable; India naturally has its own concerns: Guterres

In an exclusive interview to PTI, Guterres said combating terrorism must be a "fundamental priority" for "all of us" and that it is something that is very high in his priorities

UN chief says global finance system fragmenting; Myanmar crisis worsens

He called for a mechanism to provide relief for debt-strapped developing economies, to include payment suspensions, longer lending terms and lower interest rates

UN secy general welcomes temporary relocation of UN staff in Sudan

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Monday welcomed the safe temporary relocation of hundreds of UN staff members and dependents from Khartoum and other places in Sudan

UN chief urges faster shift to 'net zero' after report shows climate threat

New climate report details urgent need to cut emissions

Big Oil peddled the big lie, says UN chief Guterres at WEF 2023

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres delivered his message on the second day of the elite gathering of world leaders and corporate executives in Davos

Every 11 minutes, a woman killed by an intimate partner or family: UN chief

Ahead of International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women on November 25, the UN chief emphasised the need to address the increasing violence against women across the world

Terror absolute "evil", no reason can justify terrorism: UN Chief

UN Secy-Gen Antonio Guterres paid tributes to victims of 26/11 terror attacks at Taj Mahal Palace hotel in Mumbai and said terror is an absolute "evil" and no reason can justify the act of terrorism

World counts on India for credible actions to deliver 2030 Agenda: UN chief

As India assumes the presidency of the G20, the world counts on it to mobilise credible actions to deliver on the 2030 Development Agenda and the Paris Climate Agreement, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on Saturday. In his message to a special India@75' event on Showcasing the India-UN Partnership in Action', the UN chief underlined that as home to the largest youth generation in history, India will be decisive in the success of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). "Looking ahead, India, home to the largest youth generation in history will be decisive in the success of the Sustainable Development Goals, and reiterating Prime Minister Modi - as you reform the world transforms, Guterres said. The event here was organised by the Government of India and the United Nations to highlight India's partnership with the UN, its South-South Cooperation, its development journey and achievements in the 75th year of its independence. It was held on the margins of the high-level UN

UN chief calls for bold, coordinated responses to global food crisis

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called for bold and coordinated responses to solve the ongoing global food crisis

UN chief Antonio Guterres to visit Moscow on Tuesday, will meet Putin

The secretary-general's office is also working with Ukraine's government on scheduling and preparations for a visit to Russia's southern neighbor, the spokesperson said

Ukraine war hitting poor countries dependent on wheat, says UN chief

UN chief has warned that Ukraine war is holding a sword of Damocles over global economy, especially poor countries that face surging food, fuel prices and are now seeing their breadbasket being bombed

UN chief 'concerned' at Russia's decision to send forces to Ukraine regions

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has expressed his deep concern over Russia's decision on the status of Donetsk and Lugansk of Ukraine.

Covid-19: Low-income countries in disadvantageous position, says UN chief

"Global financial system has failed them when they needed it the most and a global solidarity is lacking," he said

UN Chief encourages change in actions toward sustainable food systems

Today, almost 40 per cent of humanity -- 3 billion people -- cannot afford a healthy diet, he said.