Baku ready to host 13th session of World Urban Forum WUF13
The theme of WUF13 is ”Housing the world: Safe and resilient cities and communities"
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Shoigu calls on UN to resolve Middle East crisis
The current situation surrounding Iran in the Middle East requires the involvement of the UN World Food Programme, the Secretary of the Russian Security Council Sergei Shoigu stated.
UN highly values Baku's activity on international stage
The United Nations hails Azerbaijan's ongoing efforts to promote multilateralism, international cooperation and inclusive participation at the global level, UN Secretary-General António Guterres said in his message to the participants of the First General Assembly of the Global South NGO Platform.
Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry rejects French FM's statements on Karabakh
Baku firmly rejects the anti-Azerbaijan allegations voiced by France’s Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Noël Barrot at the French Senate on 6 May, spokesperson of the Azerbaijani Ministry of Foreign Affairs Hajizada said.
Iran urges UN members against adopting US resolution on Hormuz Strait
Iran has called on all UN member states to base their actions on fairness, urging them not to support the U.S. draft resolution on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz at the UN Security Council.
Nebenzya comments on Board of Peace's work results
Moscow does not see any serious results of the Board of Peace on the Gaza Strip, because attempts are being made to literally buy off the Palestinians with business projects rather than solve the political problem, Russia’s Permanent Representative to the UN Vasily Nebenzya said.
Türkiye and Azerbaijan seek official status for OTS at UN
Turkish Permanent Representative announced that Ankara and Baku are jointly seeking official status for the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) at the UN, emphasizing Azerbaijan's significant role in this process.
UN allocates 12 mln dollars for humanitarian aid in Iran
UN Relief Chief Tom Fletcher said that $12 million has been allocated for humanitarian support in Iran.
UN begins work to ensure safe shipping through Strait of Hormuz
The UN has confirmed the start of work to ensure the safe passage of ships through the Strait of Hormuz. This work began after a two-week ceasefire between the USA and Iran took effect.
Russia and China put forward alternative Strait of Hormuz resolution
Russia and China have proposed an alternative and well-balanced draft UN Security Council resolution on the situation around Iran, including in the Strait of Hormuz, Russian Permanent Representative to the United Nations Vasily Nebenzya said.
Tehran rejects temporary ceasefire
Iran's Permanent Representative to the UN stated that the Iranian side rejects the US proposal for a temporary ceasefire
UN rejects resolution on Strait of Hormuz
11 Security Council members voted in favor of the resolution, while Russia and China voted against it
China ready to cooperate with Russia to ease Middle East conflict
China is willing to continue to cooperate with Russia at the U.N. Security Council and make efforts to cool down the Middle East situation, Foreign Minister Wang Yi told his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov in a phone call on Sunday.
IAEA's failure to respond to attacks on nuclear facilities undermines organization's prestige - Araghchi
According to the Iranian Foreign Minister, the IAEA's lack of response to attacks on nuclear facilities undermines the Agency's prestige and credibility.
US quietly expels Irans deputy UN envoy
The United States expelled Iran’s deputy ambassador to the United Nations in December over national security concerns, Axios reported citing informed sources.
Lavrov comments on UN resolution on Strait of Hormuz
The draft resolution on the safety of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz proposed by Bahrain cannot be approved by the UN Security Council, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said following talks with top Egyptian diplomat Badr Abdel Aaty.
World on brink of wider Middle East war - UN Chief
The UN Secretary-General warned of the risk of a wider war in the Middle East. He said it would have an impact on the entire planet.
Shock to world trade: UN describes situation with Strait of Hormuz
The de facto closure of the Strait of Hormuz due to the US and Israeli war with Iran has been a shock to global trade, as reported by the UN.
EU Council President calls on Pezeschkian not to attack regional countries
The European diplomat described the current situation in the Middle East as "extremely dangerous"
Moscow warns UN Security Council of Bushehr NPP strikes danger
Russia has noted threats to nuclear safety in the wake of the strikes in the immediate vicinity of Iran’s Bushehr nuclear power plant at closed consultations at the UN Security Council, its Permanent Mission to the world organization said.
