Athens News Agency: News in English, 05-10-24
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[01] Main opposition PASOK President on UN's 60th anniversary
[01] Main opposition PASOK President on UN's 60th anniversary
The United Nations during its 60 years of existence has undoubtedly
made valuable contributions both in terms of preventing conflict as
well as on a humanitarian level, main opposition PASOK President George
Papandreou said in a statement on Monday on occasion of the
organisation's 60th anniversary.
"Unfortunately, the modern history of wars, conflicts and the violation
of international law confirms the need for the Organisation's continued
and strengthened provision of services on this primary level," he
said.
"Humanity's inability to overcome national interests does not yet allow
the UN to evolve into a modern organisation dedicated to providing aid
and dealing with modern, international social and natural challenges.
September's Summit Meeting underscored the need for renewal,
modernisation and the immediate addressing of global problems," he
added.
Referring to Greece, Papandreou said that the country respects and
supports the regulations and decisions made by UN agencies.
"We hope that soon, with complete respect for resolutions related to
Cyprus and through the provision of the Secretary General's services,
an end will come to the justified struggle of our fellow Cypriots," he
said.
"Greece celebrates this anniversary, as a non-permanent member of the
Security Council during the period 2005-2006; a very significant
accomplishment and a reward for Greece's efforts towards world peace,
to which PASOK made the utmost contribution through the foreign policy
exercised by its governments," he added.
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