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Opening High-level Political Forum, Deputy Secretary-General Envisions ‘Transformation, Prosperity and Dignity for All’

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Following are UN Deputy Secretary-General Jan Eliasson’s remarks at the opening of the ministerial segment of the High-level Political Forum, under the auspices of the Economic and Social Council, and the Council’s high-level segment week, in New York today:

Need to Eradicate Hunger, Not Associate Violent Extremism with Religion, Nationality, among Texts Adopted by General Assembly

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The General Assembly today adopted a resolution reaffirming that violent extremism “cannot and should not” be associated with any religion, nationality, civilization or ethnic group, and underlining the importance of moderation as a value within societies for fostering tolerance and understanding.

In Video Message to Economic and Social Council, Secretary-General Says Lessons from Millennium Goals Can Be ‘Springboard for Future Progress’

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Following is the text of UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s remarks, delivered via video link, to the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC High-level Segment and Global Launch of the 2015 Millennium Development Goal (MDG) Report event, in Oslo today: