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Water is at the core of sustainable development. This year’s observance of World Water Day focuses on the links between water and energy. Both are critical for eradicating poverty. And they interact with each other in ways…

Nowruz is a time when millions of people from Western, Central and South Asia and other regions around the world come together, as they have for over 3000 years, to celebrate the New Year and first day of spring. Inscribed in…

New York 21 January, 2014 The Secretary-General condemns the car bombing today in the southern Beirut suburb of Haret Hreik that has caused deaths and injuries.He extends his condolences to the families of the victims and the…

Beirut, Lebanon Monday, 06 January 2014 The UN Secretary-General's Special Coordinator for Lebanon Derek Plumbly today visited the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. He met with senior Saudi officials, including the Second Deputy Prime…

Human Rights Day marks the anniversary of the adoption by the General Assembly of the landmark Universal Declaration of Human Rights. This year’s observance also marks 20 years since a bold step forward in the struggle to…

New York, 19 November 2013 The Secretary-General strongly condemns the terrorist bombing near the Iranian embassy in the Bir Hassan neighbourhood of Beirut which killed at least twenty-three civilians, including reportedly…

Dear friends, United Nations Day is a chance to recognize how much this invaluable Organization contributes to peace and common progress. It is a time to reflect on what more we can do to realize our vision for a better world…

NEW YORK, September 2013 -- Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon held meetings with H.E. Mr. Erlan A. Idrissov, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan, H.E. Mr. Erlan Abdyldayev, Minister for Foreign Affairs of…

The Secretary-General welcomed the High-Level Meeting on Central Asia held today at United Nations Headquarters. The meeting was chaired by the Deputy Secretary-General, with the participation of countries of Central Asia and…

The International Day of Peace is a time for reflection – a day when we reiterate our belief in non-violence and call for a global ceasefire. We ask people everywhere to observe a minute of silence, at noon local time, to…