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Sustainability has to be the anchor for development in 21st century: UNGA President Dennis Francis

'We have identified five key areas or economic sectors that we think have extraordinary potential for really transformative change.… and we know these five sectors have a great impact on sustainability. They are tourism, transportation, infrastructure, energy and debt” sustainability,' the UNGA President said.

08 April 2024, 04:24 IST

Sustainability has to be the anchor for development in 21st century: UNGA President Dennis Francis

Sustainability has to be the anchor for development in 21st century: UNGA President Dennis Francis

Sustainability has to be the anchor for development in 21st century: UNGA President Dennis Francis

08 April 2024, 04:24 IST

'Incredible India': UNGA President Dennis Francis lauds digitalisation, infrastructure investment in India

Francis was in India from January 22-26 this year on an official visit, during which he held a bilateral meeting with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar in New Delhi and also travelled to Jaipur and Mumbai.

07 April 2024, 04:21 IST

'Incredible India': UNGA President Dennis Francis lauds digitalisation, infrastructure investment in India

'Incredible India': UNGA President Dennis Francis lauds digitalisation, infrastructure investment in India

'Incredible India': UNGA President Dennis Francis lauds digitalisation, infrastructure investment in India

07 April 2024, 04:21 IST

'Broken record': India hits out at Pakistan for references to Ayodhya, CAA in UNGA

At the plenary meeting of the United Nations on Friday, the resolution ‘Measures to combat Islamophobia’, introduced by Pakistan, was adopted by the 193-member General Assembly.

16 March 2024, 06:21 IST

'Broken record': India hits out at Pakistan for references to Ayodhya, CAA in UNGA

'Broken record': India hits out at Pakistan for references to Ayodhya, CAA in UNGA

'Broken record': India hits out at Pakistan for references to Ayodhya, CAA in UNGA

16 March 2024, 06:21 IST

5 male voices start UN body meeting on gender equality

The UN's pre-eminent body promoting equality for women and girls opened its annual meeting Monday with five male speakers in a row – a lineup that made some of the men uneasy and was somewhat baffling to the hundreds of women in the packed General Assembly chamber.

12 March 2024, 04:24 IST

Five male voices start UN body meeting on gender equality

Five male voices start UN body meeting on gender equality

5 male voices start UN body meeting on gender equality

12 March 2024, 04:24 IST

A third World War is not beyond realm of possibility: UN General Assembly President

The president of the UN General Assembly, who is on a five-day visit to India, also strongly pitched for reform of the UN Security Council, saying its present composition does not reflect contemporary geopolitical realities.

24 January 2024, 16:54 IST

A third World War is not beyond realm of possibility: UN General Assembly President

A third World War is not beyond realm of possibility: UN General Assembly President

A third World War is not beyond realm of possibility: UN General Assembly President

24 January 2024, 16:54 IST

Encourage India to continue to lead by example, work to bridge divides around the world: UNGA Prez Francis

'With the experience India has in rapid development, the country is in a better position to share experiences and best practices on sustainable development.'

23 January 2024, 06:38 IST

Encourage India to continue to lead by example, work to bridge divides around the world: UNGA Prez Francis

Encourage India to continue to lead by example, work to bridge divides around the world: UNGA Prez Francis

Encourage India to continue to lead by example, work to bridge divides around the world: UNGA Prez Francis

23 January 2024, 06:38 IST

UNGA President arrives in New Delhi, wishes India on its 'Second Diwali'

Francis is also scheduled to visit Jaipur, where he is expected to appreciate the work of an NGO specialised at providing affordable and accessible prosthetic limbs, his office said.

22 January 2024, 14:48 IST

UNGA President arrives in New Delhi, wishes India on its 'Second Diwali'

UNGA President arrives in New Delhi, wishes India on its 'Second Diwali'

UNGA President arrives in New Delhi, wishes India on its 'Second Diwali'

22 January 2024, 14:48 IST

UN General Assembly President Dennis Francis to pay five-day visit to India

Besides holding talks with his Indian interlocutors in New Delhi, the top UN official will also travel to Jaipur and Mumbai.

20 January 2024, 15:28 IST

UN General Assembly President Dennis Francis to pay five-day visit to India

UN General Assembly President Dennis Francis to pay five-day visit to India

UN General Assembly President Dennis Francis to pay five-day visit to India

20 January 2024, 15:28 IST

Gaza war: How South Africa’s genocide case against Israel is shaping up

With the death toll approaching 24,000 in the Palestinian territory, South Africa’s lawyers laid out the grounds on which they are accusing Israel of breaching the 1948 Genocide Convention, while Israel’s legal team have presented their counter- arguments.

17 January 2024, 07:14 IST

Gaza war: How South Africa’s genocide case against Israel is shaping up

Gaza war: How South Africa’s genocide case against Israel is shaping up

Gaza war: How South Africa’s genocide case against Israel is shaping up

17 January 2024, 07:14 IST

India in constant touch with Israel, Palestine leaders: Ambassador Ruchira Kamboj to UNGA

Kamboj told the 193-member UNGA that the 'leadership of India is in constant touch with the leaders of the region, including those of Israel and Palestine, and that it is important to prevent escalation to ensure continued delivery of humanitarian aid and to work towards an early restoration of peace and stability'.

10 January 2024, 04:58 IST

India in constant touch with Israel, Palestine leaders: Ambassador Ruchira Kamboj to UNGA

India in constant touch with Israel, Palestine leaders: Ambassador Ruchira Kamboj to UNGA

India in constant touch with Israel, Palestine leaders: Ambassador Ruchira Kamboj to UNGA

10 January 2024, 04:58 IST