Tag: United Nations General Assembly

New Zealand PM Calls for Global Nuclear Disarmament, Condemns Russian Invasion

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern called for a global ban on nuclear weapons and condemned Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in her statement to the 77th session of the United Nations (U.N.) general assembly. “The only way to guarantee our people that they will be safe from the catastrophic humanitarian consequences of nuclear weapons is…


Trudeau in New York to Attend UN General Assembly, Meet With Allies

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is in New York for a two-day meeting with allies and partners at the 77th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). As co-chair of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Advocates group, Trudeau’s UN agenda will include “advocating for strong climate action, the empowerment of women and girls, and…


US Says Planned Meeting With European Nations Including France Was Canceled Due to Scheduling Issues

A meeting between leaders from the United States, France, and other European nations that was set to take place on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York has been cancelled due to scheduling issues, according to a senior State Department official. The transatlantic Quad meeting between the United States, France, Germany, and the UK was scheduled to take place on Tuesday alongside the…