BAN KI MOON SPEECH AT 70 TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF UN WELCOMING HH POPE FRANCIS

USPA NEWS - This week, global leaders converged on United Nations Headquarters in New York for the opening of the General Debate of the UN General Assembly, marking the 70th anniversary of the Organization. The exceptional visit of the pope Francis could not been so fortunate to address the leaders.

“YOUR HOLINESS WELCOME TO THE PUPILT OF THE WORLD. WE ARE HERE TO LISTEN“ SAYS BAN KI MOON, UN SECRETARY GENERAL ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This week, global leaders converged on United Nations Headquarters in New York for the opening of the General Debate of the UN General Assembly, marking the 70th anniversary of the Organization. The exceptional visit of the pope Francis could not been so fortunate to address the leaders, and head of state at UN Headquarters.---------------------------------------------------- More than 150 Heads of State and Government will be joined by business leaders, activists, philanthropists, youth leaders, media and more from around the world, all coming together at what is a unique forum for finding common ground and tackling global challenges. -------------------------------------------------------------------------Here is the message of Ban Ki Moon at 70th General Assembly : "The 70th anniversary of the United Nations is an opportunity to reflect ““ to look back on the UN´s history and take stock of its enduring achievements. It is also an opportunity to spotlight where the UN ““ and the international community as a whole ““ needs to redouble its efforts to meet current and future challenges across the three pillars of its work: peace and security, development, and human rights." - Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon for UN70

MESSAGE OF BAN KI MOON AT THE 70TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE UNITED NATIONS --------------------------------- “The 70th anniversary of the United Nations is a timely opportunity to highlight its many and enduring achievements -- and to strengthen our collective resolve to do more to promote peace and security, sustainable development and human rights. Every day, the United Nations makes a positive difference for millions of people: vaccinating children; distributing food aid; sheltering refugees; deploying peacekeepers; protecting the environment; seeking the peaceful resolution of disputes and supporting democratic elections, gender equality, human rights and the rule of law. The challenges of our times transcend borders and require complex solutions reached through negotiation and compromise.  The theme of this anniversary year -- “Strong UN. Better World“ -- captures the importance of multilateralism and the essential role of the United Nations.----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Only when we work together can we overcome shared threats and seize shared opportunities; only at the United Nations can all countries ““ large and small, rich and poor ““ and all people have their voices heard.  In our rapidly changing world, the United Nations remains humankind´s invaluable instrument of common progress.  Let us use this anniversary to reflect on the lessons of seven decades, and reaffirm our commitment to serve “we the peoples“ and build lives of prosperity, security and dignity for all.“ Declared Secretary General, Ban Ki Moon. See Speech of Pope Francis at UN Assembly General 70 the anniversary at : POPE FRANCIS MAKES A SPEECH IN NEW YORK AT THE UNITED NATIONS GENERAL ASSEMBLY THEN VISITS ALSO PHILADELPHIA - See more at: http://www.uspa24.com/bericht-5513/pope-francis-makes-a-speech-in-new-york-at-the-united-nations-general-assembly.html#sthash.DtamlQTq.dpuf