Wednesday, February 22, 2017

UN: PEACE VIGIL: UN chief Guterres highlights need for 'a surge in ...

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres called for a boost in preventive diplomacy and mediation efforts, as well as for a strategy to address root causes of such conflicts in the world.
“There are things that are obvious: the alignment of the sustainable and inclusive development with the sustaining peace agenda,” said Mr. Guterres in his remarks to the Munich Security Conference, noting also their importance in preventing conflicts.
He also drew attention to the need to address the fragility of states and to support states, institutions and civil societies to become stronger and more resilient to diminish the tendency for states to be involved in conflict situations.


UN: PEACE VIGIL: UN chief Guterres highlights need for 'a surge in ...: United Nations  Secretary-General  António Guterres called for a boost in preventive diplomacy and mediation efforts, as well as for a stra...



Read more by clicking the link