UN remains vital forum to address today’s most pressing issues - Assembly President

The United Nations remains an essential forum to address universal economic, political and technological changes, the General Assembly President said today, while stressing that the world body must implement urgent reforms to be able to effectively deal with new challenges.

Ban inspired by Zambian youth's commitment to democracy and education

Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today concluded his first visit to Zambia saying he left the country convinced that it has a bright future, especially because of the commitment of the younger generation to democratic principles, human rights and education.

Ban praises democracy and development efforts in Zambia

Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today praised Zambia for entrenching democracy and making efforts to achieve the globally-agreed social and economic development targets aimed at halving the number of people living in extreme poverty worldwide by 2015.

Ban praises Zambia's democracy and efforts to accelerate development

Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today praised Zambia for entrenching democracy and making efforts to achieve the globally-agreed social and economic development targets aimed at halving the number of people living in extreme poverty worldwide by 2015.

New senior appointments announced for UN population and development agencies

Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has appointed several senior officials to the United Nations agencies spearheading efforts on the development and population fronts.

Ban to visit United Kingdom, Zambia and Angola next week

Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon will next week start a three-nation trip that will take him to the United Kingdom, where he will attend an international conference on the situation in Somalia, before proceeding to Zambia and Angola.

General Assembly President discusses global issues with Indian Prime Minister

General Assembly President Nassir Abdulaziz Al-Nasser, who is on an official visit to India, today discussed reform and revitalization of the United Nations with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in a meeting that also touched on the state of the global economy.

UN postal union acquires world’s first postage stamp issued in 1840

The United Nations postal union reported today that it has acquired what is probably the world’s best-known stamp - the Penny Black - which was issued 172 years ago and shows a profile image of United Kingdom’s Queen Victoria on a black background.

General Assembly President stresses role of UN in problem solving

The President of the General Assembly Nassir Abdulaziz Al Nasser today underlined the United Nations’ central role in building world peace through dialogue and consensus by bringing countries together to find common solutions for problems that face humanity.

Migiro urges greater role for emerging economies in global governance

Deputy Secretary-General Asha-Rose Migiro today called for the wider inclusion of emerging economies in global governance mechanisms, noting that powerful decision-making bodies do not sufficiently reflect the growing impact of developing and new markets on the world economy.