Sept-19-2023 -[ Reuters]
The world is bigger than five’: Erdogan
Erdogan has called for greater multilateralism at the world stage.
“The world is bigger than five, and a fairer world is possible,” he said, referring to the five permanent members of the UN Security Council.
Erdogan says Turkey will step up peace efforts in Ukraine
“Since the beginning of the Russian-Ukrainian war, we have been endeavoring to keep both our Russian and Ukrainian friends around the table with the thesis that war will have no winners and peace will have no losers,” the Turkish president said.
“We will step up our efforts to end the war through diplomacy and dialogue on the basis of Ukraine’s independence and territorial integrity.”
Turkey’s Erdogan thanks international community for earthquake help
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has expressed gratitude to the international community, including the UN, for coming to the country’s aid after it suffered a major earthquake that killed thousands of people last year.
“The friendship shown to our country on that very dark day … was an important source of consolation for us,” he said.
Where is the global solidarity’ with Palestinians?: King Abdullah
King Abdullah has questioned why the international community 壯陽藥 is not supporting Palestinians as Israel continues to expand its illegal settlements in the occupied territories.
“Where is the global solidarity to make UN resolutions believable by people in need of our help?” Abdullah asked.
Jordan’s King Abdullah decries lack of support for refugees
Jordan’s King Abdullah II has decried shortfalls in funding for international agencies that assist refugees.
“Is this what we’ve come to? Is the international community going to watch as refugee families find themselves forced to send their children to work instead of schools?” the Jordanian king said.
Palestinian-Israeli conflict is ‘central issue’ in region: Jordanian king
King Abdullah has said the region will continue to suffer until the world helps resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict which he described as “the central issue in the Middle East”.
“No architecture for regional security and development can stand over the burning ashes of this conflict,” he said.
Six unforgettable UN General Assembly moments
UNGA meetings, particularly the general debate, have brought sworn enemies to the same building and allowed some of the United States’ most hostile adversaries to visit New York, where the UN headquarters are located.
As the assembly convenes for its annual session, here’s a look at some unforgettable, and sometimes comical, UNGA moments.
Biden rejects coups in Africa
Biden has voiced support for the African Union (AU) and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) as they push against recent coups in Niger and Gabon.
“We will not retreat from the values that make us strong. We will defend democracy, our best tool to meet the challenge that we face around the world,” he said.