Gender equality, democracy and free trade are vital for human and economic development as the United Nations seeks to set the stage for the a new battle against poverty and its attendant ills in the decades ahead, Swedish Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt told the General Assembly today.
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon the President of Cyprus, Nicos Anastasiades, today to discuss the UN-sponsored talks on preparations for the resumption of negotiations aimed at achieving a comprehensive settlement in Cyprus.
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today met with the Greek Foreign Minister to discuss United Nations-led talks between Greece and the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia in the dispute over the latter's name.
The current situation in Kosovo and the ongoing Belgrade-Pristina dialogue topped discussions today as Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon met with Hashim Thaçi, Representative of the Kosovo Authorities, and with Serbian President Tomislav Nikolic.
The situation in Syria, prospects for Iran nuclear talks, and efforts to restore peace and an inclusive government in Egypt were among the topics discussed today by Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and European Union High Representative Catherine Ashton.
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and Prime Minister Milo Ðukanoviæ of Montenegro today discussed a slew of political and development issues on the sidelines of the high-level General Assembly debate due to start on Tuesday.
Ahead of a high-level General Assembly debate on sustainable development, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon met today with the Bulgarian President to discuss climate change and poverty alleviation.
The top United Nations official in Kosovo has strongly condemned this morning's attack on a European Union convoy that resulted in one death, and urged that those responsible be brought to justice.
The United Nations refugee agency today welcomed assurances from the Bulgarian Government of quick action to fix dire conditions for those seeking asylum within its borders, as the country strains to cope with the increasing number of new arrivals.
A United Nations independent human rights expert today urged Moldovan authorities to urgently adopt measures for greater social inclusion and take more efforts to integrate people with disabilities and Romani communities into society.
