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Washington blocked the UN Security Council session
The session was supposed to be held on May 14
According to the Permanent Mission of China, which took over the presidency of the Security Council in May, the members of the UN Security Council could not reach a consensus on holding an open session on Friday.
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Vučić: We have great news that arrived late last night
He added that this is the latest assessment of the IMF, which, he says, is "incredible for Serbia". While visiting the vaccination point for members of the Belgrade garrison, Vui said that the news came late last night. However, at first he was not sure if we could announce it.
"I checked with my associates whether I can publish that information," president told members of the press.
Leaders Around the World Called for International Treaty on Pandemic
More than 20 world leaders are calling for a new global settlement to help the world prepare for future pandemics.
In an article for newspapers around the world, leaders including President Macron of France, Boris Johhnson of UK and German chancellor Angela Merkel say Covid has posed the biggest challenge since World War Two.
IMF downgrades forecast for Slovenia’s economy in 2021
Ljubljana – The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has downgraded its forecast for Slovenia’s growth in 2021 from 5.2% to 3.7%. For 2022, it forecasts 4.5% growth, Bernardin Akitoby, chief of the IMF mission for Slovenia, said on Friday. This means Slovenia’s economy would reach the pre-pandemic level next year.
Shaping a more equal future for women and girls: Op-ed
Over the past year, the world has experienced unprecedented challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which has affected every aspect of our lives. At the same time, we still need to tackle age-old, persistent problems of inequalities, discrimination and exclusion that have not yet been resolved.
IMF Expects 3,6 Percent Economic Growth in Bulgaria in 2021
The Bulgarian economy shrunk by 4.6 percent last year, and in 2021 the country expects a recovery and a new growth of up to3.6 percent. This is the conclusion of International Monetary Fund experts voiced in the framework of routine consultations.
India Calls for Reformed Multilateralism at the UN
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi reasserted India's commitment to the UN during the 75th anniversary commemorative events the world body held last year.
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UN chief intends to invite Cyprus rivals to meet soon
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres says he intends to invite the rival leaders on Cyprus to an informal meeting "as soon as practicable," but he warns that this meeting must be different and help clarify "the true extent" of their common vision "and outline steps necessary to chart a way forward."
Proposal for online tourism training conference in Greece
Deputy Tourism Minister Sofia Zacharaki tabled a proposal for Greece to host the first conference of the newly created Online Education Committee of the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), during a video conference of the committee on Thursday.
She also stressed Greece's recent leap in distance learning.
IMF Head Kristalina Georgieva: Forecasts for Global Economy Are Grim
The head of the International Monetary Fund has warned that the global economy risks a return of the Great Depression, driven by inequality and financial sector instability.