"INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS"

Representatives of Albania, Brazil, Gabon, Ghana, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) took part of an installation ceremony of their national flags, as newly elected non-permanent members of the Security Council. UNIFEED

Security Council adopts presidential statement highlighting importance of preventive diplomacy in maintaining international peace, security.

Security Council adopts presidential statement highlighting importance of preventive diplomacy in maintaining international peace, security.

Ambassador Kim Song of the DPRK told the General Assembly’s General Debate that “the possible outbreak of a new war on the Korean peninsula is contained not because of the US’ mercy” but because “our state is growing reliable deterrent that can control the hostile forces in their attempts for military invasion.” UNIFEED

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov told the General Assembly’s General Debate that “the West wants to exclude those of a different point of view from global decision -making processes.” UNIFEED

Coinciding with the International Day of Peace, a group of Somali students today graduated with master’s degrees in subjects with special relevance to peacebuilding in Somalia – and were encouraged to channel their learning towards the betterment of their country. UNSOM

Addressing a General Assembly meeting on the observance of the annual Nelson Mandela International Day, Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed said it was “our individual responsibility to follow Madiba’s example of humility, of forgiveness and compassion, while advocating for democracy and peace throughout the world.” UNIFEED

The General Assembly holds an Informal meeting of the plenary on the occasion of the Nelson Mandela International Day. General Assembly decides high-level meeting on improving global road safety will be held in New York, 2022.

Ministers in Security Council stress need to adapt, reform ancient United Nations structures, as multilateralism erodes under weight of multiple challenges.

Sudan faces staggering challenges to democracy despite significant advances on political transition, Special Representative tells Security Council.