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GA/PAL/1301

‘Solidifying Economic Underpinnings’ of Independent Palestinian State Will Be Theme for United Nations Seminar Set for Nairobi, 1-2 July

The Committee on the Exercise of the Inalienable Rights of the Palestinian People will convene the United Nations Seminar on Assistance to the Palestinian People at the United Nations Office in Nairobi, Kenya, on 1 and 2 July, under the theme “Fostering Active International Solidarity with the Palestinians: Solidifying the Economic Underpinnings of an Independent State”.
GA/COL/3271

Special Committee on Decolonization Approves Text Reiterating Need for Talks as Only Way to Resolve Falkland Islands (Malvinas) Question

The Special Committee on Decolonization approved today a draft resolution on the question of the Falkland Islands (Malvinas), by which the General Assembly would reiterate that the way to end that “special and particular colonial situation” was through a peaceful and negotiated settlement of the sovereignty dispute between the Governments of Argentina and the United Kingdom.

PBC/101

Peacebuilding Fund Receives Commitment of $73 Million for this Year

The United Nations Peacebuilding Fund expects to receive $73 million in contributions this year, after more than 20 donors earlier reaffirmed multi-year commitments and made new pledges at the fourth annual High-level Stakeholders Meeting of the Fund, held in New York today.
DC/3508

Restraint Urged over Illicit Weapons Trade in Biennial Review Meeting amid Calls to Ensure Respect for Legitimate Business, Personal Rights

Representatives of international, regional and non-governmental groups discussed the strengths and weaknesses of the United Nations small arms action plan, with many urging States to fully implement the 2001 instrument and others cautioning against infringing legitimate business and personal rights, as the Fifth Biennial Meeting of States continued its session today.