UN stands against visa discrimination
The United Nations has weighed in on Estonia’s decision to ban Russians with Schengen visas issued in the Baltic country, with the spokesperson for UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres telling …
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UN urges Russia and U.S. to resolve all issues on inspections on new START
The UN is calling on Moscow and Washington to resolve all the issues of conducting inspections within the framework of the Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (New START), Spokesperson for the UN Secretary General Stephane Dujarric told TASS on …
UN notes recent positive statements regarding Ukrainian grain export issue
Parties engaged in talks on Black Sea exports of Ukrainian grain have made a number of reassuring statements in the past 48 hours, UN Secretary General’s Spokesperson Stephane Dujarric told reporters on Tuesday. "Discussions …
UN concerned about progress in JCPOA talks
The United Nations is concerned about the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action talks, Spokesman for the UN Secretary-General Stephane Dujarric said. "I think it is very concerning that the talks are not going in a …
UN approves ‘Türkiye’ as new country name to replace ‘Turkey’
The UN has approved Turkey’s official request to change the republic’s name in all official documents in foreign languages so it will be spelled according to Turkish phonetic norms, Spokesperson for the UN Secretary General Stephane …
UN chief 'extremely grateful' for Turkish efforts on Ukraine
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is "grateful" for Turkish efforts to resolve the situation in Ukraine. "We’ve seen the reports from Turkey and emanating from various phone calls. The Secretary-General is …
UN continues contacts with Moscow, Kiev on evacuation from Mariupol
UN representatives continue contacts with Russia and Ukraine about another evacuation of civilians from Mariupol, Stephane Dujarric, a spokesman for the UN secretary general, said at a news conference on Wednesday. "I just talked …
UN: nuclear conflict is ‘unthinkable’
The prospects of a nuclear conflict breaking out are "unthinkable," the spokesman for UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, Stephane Dujarric, said. A reporter had asked the official whether the UN had been …
UN concerned about tensions in Karabakh
Reports of growing tensions in Karabakh are of concern, the UN welcomes efforts to reduce it in a trilateral format, as well as by the OSCE Minsk Group, Spokesperson for the United Nations Secretary-General Stephane Dujarric said. …
UN cannot confirm information on Ukrainian bio-laboratories
The UN has no information evidencing that bio-laboratories for implementation of a military biological program are present in Ukraine, spokesperson of the UN Secretary-General Stephane Dujarric said at the briefing. "At this point …
UN Secretary General does not believe in war in Ukraine
United Nations (UN) Secretary General António Guterres continues to believe that there will be no war in Ukraine. This was announced by his official representative Stéphane Dujarric. "He continues to think that there …
UN welcomes Russia-U.S. security talks
The United Nations welcomes the Russian-U.S. security talks held in Geneva, spokesperson for UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres Stephane Dujarric said. "We're always …
UN calls for restraint in Kazakhstan amid widespread protests
The United Nations is following the unrest in Kazakhstan with concern, and calls for restraint, spokesman for UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterress said. "We are obviously following with concern and are monitoring the situation in …
UN chief's spokesperson tests positive for COVID-19
Stephane Dujarric, spokesperson for UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, confirmed that he has tested positive for COVID-19 and will comply with medical guidelines by self-isolation. "I would like to inform you that, earlier …
UN chief to attend Beijing Olympics
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres will attend the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics, his spokesman said on Thursday, after the United States announced a diplomatic boycott and several other Western nations followed suit. …
UN chief ends quarantine after COVID-19 exposure
The United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres tested negative for COVID-19 Thursday and ended two days of isolation prompted by exposure to a U.N. official with the coronavirus. "Yes, negative," his spokesperson …
UN welcomes negotiations between Saudi Arabia and Iran
United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres welcomed the negotiations between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Iran and said he was ready to help at any time, according to a press conference held by the spokesperson for the …
UN comments on situation in Panjshir Valley
Spokesperson for the UN Secretary-General Stephane Dujarric urged the parties in Panjshir Valley to avoid targeting civilians. "Any continued fighting is of great concern to us, making a humanitarian situation that's …
Guterres to participate in G7 summit on Afghanistan today
UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres will urge the international community to unity for the sake of the people of Afghanistan during the G7 summit on Afghanistan on Tuesday, Spokesperson for the UN Secretary-General Stephane Dujarric said at a …
UN concerned by situation in Afghanistan
The United Nations is extremely concerned by the deteriorating situation in Afghanistan, spokesman for the Secretary General Stephane Dujarric told a briefing on Tuesday. "We continue to be in …
