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Zawya
5 days ago
- Business
- Zawya
Statement attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General – on the occasion of the 50th Anniversary of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)
The Secretary-General notes that, over the past five decades, ECOWAS has played a vital role in advancing economic cooperation, regional integration, and peace and stability in this rich and vibrant region. From free movement of people and trade liberalization to regional infrastructure projects, conflict resolution, and contributions to peacekeeping, ECOWAS has made remarkable strides towards achieving its vision of an integrated Community of peoples in a peaceful and prosperous region. The Secretary-General recognizes the strong institutional partnership between the United Nations and ECOWAS, as exemplified by several joint initiatives in the region, including through the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel and the broader United Nations system. He encourages continued cooperation to preserve hard-won regional gains and mobilize international support to address the challenges and needs of the region. The Secretary-General reiterates the commitment of the United Nations to ECOWAS, including in support to regional efforts to accelerate the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the ECOWAS Vision 2050 of an 'ECOWAS of the Peoples: Peace and Prosperity for All'. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS).
The National
24-05-2025
- Politics
- The National
Guterres says Palestinians are being starved as world watches
UN Secretary General says Palestinians in Gaza may be enduring the 'cruellest phase' of the conflict, as Israel faces growing international criticism over its intensified offensive
Bloomberg
22-05-2025
- Business
- Bloomberg
QRDI Council Eng. Omar Ali Al-Ansari QEF Opening Address
Eng. Omar Ali Al-Ansari, Secretary General, The QRDI Council provides the opening address for day 3 of the 2025 Qatar Economic Forum, Powered by Bloomberg. (Source: Bloomberg)
Bloomberg
13-05-2025
- Politics
- Bloomberg
NATO's Former Head Says Allies Must Counter Russia's Arctic Rise
NATO must take a stronger role in the Arctic to deter increasing Russian activity, according to the alliance's former secretary general. 'Russia has started re-arming in the Arctic region,' said Anders Fogh Rasmussen, who led the North Atlantic Treaty Organization for five years until 2014 and previously served as Denmark's prime minister. That includes Russia opening air bases and other military installations and making 'significant' investments in Arctic capabilities, he said.
Times of Oman
12-05-2025
- Politics
- Times of Oman
Shura, State councils joint committees address items of dispute
Musca t— The joint committees between the State Council and the Shura Council held a meeting to discuss several disputed articles related to draft laws on combating human trafficking, state revenue collection, and real estate regulation, referred by the Council of Ministers. The meeting was attended by members of both councils and the Secretary-General of the State Council. The number of disputed articles between the two councils reached 14 related to the anti-human trafficking draft law, 12 concerning the state revenue collection draft law, and 13 in the real estate regulation draft law, in addition to new articles introduced by both councils. The meeting concluded with the committees reaching consensus on all disputed articles. A report will be submitted for discussion during the joint session between the State Council and the Shura Council.
