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Russia urges UN to protect Iran from bombing nuclear sites

Russia urges UN to protect Iran from bombing nuclear sites

A draft resolution prepared by Russia, China and Pakistan on seeking a diplomatic resolution of the Iranian nuclear issue reflects the stance of the majority of members of the UN Security Council, Russian Permanent Representative to the UN Vasily Nebenzya said.

Russia and UN discuss threats of terrorism in Syria

Russia and UN discuss threats of terrorism in Syria

Terrorist threats and risks to Syria’s domestic security were the focus of a phone call between Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Vershinin and UN Secretary General’s Special Envoy for Syria Geir Pedersen.

Lavrov to discuss humanitarian crises with UN representative

Lavrov to discuss humanitarian crises with UN representative

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov will hold a meeting in Moscow with visiting United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) Tom Fletcher on June 2, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said.

UN welcomes Putin-Trump phone talks

UN welcomes Putin-Trump phone talks

The United Nations hails Monday’s phone call between the Russian and U.S. leaders, Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General of the United Nations Stephane Dujarric said at a briefing answering a TASS …

Azerbaijan and UN discuss aspects of cooperation

Azerbaijan and UN discuss aspects of cooperation

A meeting between the Foreign Minister of Azerbaijan and the Assistant Secretary General of the UN was held in Baku, during which the parties discussed various aspects of cooperation.

Issue of demining Azerbaijani territories raised at UN

Issue of demining Azerbaijani territories raised at UN

A briefing titled "Saving Lives through Humanitarian Mine Action in Azerbaijan" was held at the UN Headquarters in New York. The event was organized by Azerbaijan's Permanent Mission to the UN in cooperation with the …

UN Secretary-General extends Novruz greetings

UN Secretary-General extends Novruz greetings

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres congratulated the global community on the occasion of Novruz, emphasizing its symbolism of new beginnings, hope and renewal "In our world of conflict, division and strife, the …