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Bhutan PM to address UNGA on September 25

Bhutanese Prime Minister Dr Lotay Tshering will address the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on September 25, themed “The future we want, the United Nations we need

Afghan President Ghani in UN speech reiterates call for ceasefire

President Ashraf Ghani delivered a statement on Monday night at the commemoration of the 75th anniversary of the UN, underscoring the important role of multilateralism, and particularly the UN, in addressing the challenges that continue to impact Afghanistan and the world

President: Maldives will continue to uphold principles in UN Charter

President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih, on Monday, reaffirmed Maldives’ commitment towards upholding the principles and values enshrined in the United Nations (UN) Charter, and continued support for efforts to fulfill objectives

UN faces crisis of confidence, needs new template of multilateralism: Modi

In an under-four minute video message, India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi showed United Nations the mirror and urged it to take a long, hard look at its "crisis of confidence" while ratcheting up the call for a new template of multilateralism that "reflects today's realities" on the first day of the United Nations high level week being live streamed to the world from the UN headquarters in New York City

UN's unfinished task is tackling Pakistan's terror epicentre, says India

The UN's unfinished agenda item is tackling terrorism emanating from its epicentre in Pakistan, India has said here replying to Pakistan bringing up the Kashmir issue at the international organisation's 75th Anniversary Commemoration session

Multilateralism is the way forward, Bangladesh PM tells UN

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said the coronavirus pandemic has shown that both developed and developing nations need the United Nations more than ever

UN's 75th Anniversary Declaration commits to Security Council reform

The UN General Assembly committed itself to put “new life” into the stalled reform of the Security Council in its Declaration for the 75th Anniversary of the United Nations on Monday

At 75, UN is in crisis: Need to reform multilateralism to shape future narrative

There has been no informed discussion in the UN Security Council about Covid 19, its origin, its spread, its impact and the search for remedies and an effective vaccine. The UN Secretary General has been seen to be half-hearted in his response,  writes Amb Bhaswati Mukherjee (retd) for South Asia Monitor

Mohan Peiris appointed Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka to the United Nations in New York

The Sri Lankan government has appointed Dr. Mohan Peiris, a former Chief Justice and President’s Counsel, as the Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka to the United Nations in New York, USA, local media reported

Indian doctor complains to UNHRC of rampant rights violations; cites own case

Gorakhpur's Dr Kafeel Khan has taken his battle against the Yogi Adityanath state government in Uttar Pradesh to an international level

20 million girls may never return to school, warns Malala at UN meet

As many as 20 million girls may not return to schools even after the COVID-19 crisis is over, warns UN Messenger of Peace Malala Yousafzai

No decision to withdraw from UNHRC, Sri Lanka clarifies

Responding to media reports on remarks made by the Cabinet Spokesman Minister Keheliya Rambukwella at the Cabinet Press Briefing on Thursday (17) in relation to the UN Human Rights Council, Director General of Government Information Nalaka Kaluwewa said the Sri Lankan government has not taken any decision to withdraw from the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC)

Pakistan PM Imran Khan’s UN address on 25th will focus on Kashmir issue

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan’s speech to the United Nations General Assembly on Sept 25 would focus on Kashmir dispute, the Foreign Office said

Mirpur activist at UNHRC says people want freedom from Pakistan

A prominent rights activist from Mirpur at the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva said that people in Pakistan occupied Jammu & Kashmir (PoJK) were desperate to get freedom and join the Indian union territories of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh

UNDP donates IT equipment to judicial sector in Maldivs

The United Nations Development Program (UNDP) has donated IT equipment to the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) and Maldivian Courts under its grant assistance program