The global challenges pertaining to refugees and migrants, climate change, and the war in Syria are the major topics that will likely figure prominently in this year’s high-level week at the United Nations, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said at a press conference at Headquarters in New York, previewing activities that will take place at the annual session, UN reported.
UN chief: We should fight against hostility towards refugees and migrants
STEPANAKERT, SEPTEMBER 15, ARTSAKHPRESS: “We will seek progress in resolving protracted conflicts and rising tensions in Africa, Asia, Europe and the Middle East. We will strive to continue the momentum towards implementing the Sustainable Development Goals, our plan of action for peace and prosperity on a healthy planet,” he said.
He also noted that they would pay special attention to problems which that they could still face and situations which could arise in the future.
“But amid the whirlwind, three challenges stand out,” he said at the press conference.
First, he said, the international community must come together in a spirit of shared responsibility for the world’s refugees and migrants.
