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Secretary-General Stresses Vital Importance of Access to Information, Knowledge, Innovation, as Economic and Social Council Begins Integration Segment

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Access to information and knowledge, digital innovation and basic services would remain vital in forming a coherent and inclusive approach to eradicating poverty and ensuring sustainable development, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon told the Economic and Social Council as it began its 2016 integration segment today.

Security Council Extends Mandate of United Nations Mission for Referendum in Western Sahara by 10 Votes in Favour, 2 against, with 2 Abstentions

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The Security Council today extended until 30 April 2017 the mandate of the United Nations Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara (MINURSO), reaffirming its commitment to help the parties achieve a just, lasting and mutually acceptable political solution that would provide for self-determination.

Forum Well Positioned to Play Vital World Role, Secretary-General Tells Conference of Foreign Ministers on Interaction and Confidence-Building in Asia

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Following is UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s message, delivered by Alain Noudehou, United Nations Resident Coordinator and United Nations Development Programme Resident Representative, to the fifth Meeting of Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence-Building in Asia (CICA), in Beijing on 27 April: