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Better Policies, Investment in Infrastructure, Industrialization Key for Creating Thriving, Sustainable Societies, Speakers Tell Economic and Social Council

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Better Policies, Investment in Infrastructure, Industrialization Key for Creating Thriving, Sustainable Societies, Speakers Tell Economic and Social Council

Unlocking developing countries’ potential for green growth depended on using the right keys, learning from past mistakes and shaping new ideas based on bolstered, more coordinated action, speakers told the Economic and Social Council today at a special meeting on innovations for infrastructure development and promoting sustainable industrialization.

Africa’s Full, True Story Is One of Continent with Enormous Potential to Succeed, Secretary-General Says at G-7 Summit Session on Innovation

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Africa’s Full, True Story Is One of Continent with Enormous Potential to Succeed, Secretary-General Says at G-7 Summit Session on Innovation

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks at the Group of Seven (G-7) Summit session titled “Innovation and Sustainable Development in Africa — Reinforcing the Partnership between the G-7 and African Countries”, in Taormina, Italy, on 26 May:

Secretary-General Applauds Slovakia Foreign Minister’s Election as President of General Assembly, while Hailing Outgoing Leader’s Commitment, Legacy

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Secretary-General Applauds Slovakia Foreign Minister’s Election as President of General Assembly, while Hailing Outgoing Leader’s Commitment, Legacy

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks to the General Assembly meeting on the election of the President of the seventy-second session, in New York today:

Fighting in Syria Remains Devastating for Civilians, Even after Declaration of Ceasefire, Under-Secretary-General Tells Security Council

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Fighting in Syria Remains Devastating for Civilians, Even after Declaration of Ceasefire, Under-Secretary-General Tells Security Council

Notwithstanding the ceasefire declared in 2016, fighting in several areas of Syria continued to devastate civilians, the United Nations Emergency Relief Coordinator told the Security Council today, citing casualties caused by terrorist attacks and by air strikes designed to counter them.

Non-Governmental Organizations Committee Recommends Economic and Social Council Grant Special Status to 14 Entities, Postpones Action on 53 Others

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Non-Governmental Organizations Committee Recommends Economic and Social Council Grant Special Status to 14 Entities, Postpones Action on 53 Others

The Committee on Non-Governmental Organizations today recommended that the Economic and Social Council grant special consultative status to 14 organizations — including four new applicants and 10 groups whose applications had been deferred from previous sessions — while also postponing its consideration of 53 other applications.

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