Pakistan, Cyprus, Iran & other topics - Daily Press Briefing (29 August 2023) | United Nations
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Noon Briefing by Stéphane Dujarric,
Noon Briefing by Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.
Highlights:
-Syria
-Sudan
-Pakistan
-Cyprus
-Iran
-Nuclear tests
PAKISTAN
Jean-Pierre Lacroix, the Head of the Peace Operations department, and Atul Khare, the Under-Secretary-General for Operational Support are traveling to Islamabad, Pakistan, tomorrow, to participate in the UN Peacekeeping Ministerial Preparatory Meeting on Safety & Security, which is being co-hosted by Pakistan and Japan. They will be joined by representatives from over 35 Member States for discussions about the challenges faced by peacekeepers operating in increasingly complex and insecure environments.
While extensive measures are already in place to protect peacekeepers and ensure they can carry out their mandates effectively, more support is needed to harness new technologies, counter the threat of improvised explosive devices, and strengthen medical evacuation capabilities as well as mental health services.
The meeting in Islamabad is one of a series taking place ahead of the Ministerial meeting on Peacekeeping, which will take place in Ghana, on 5 and 6 December.
CYPRUS
In answer to questions about the activities in Cyprus of Miroslav Jenča, the Assistant Secretary-General for Europe, Central Asia and Americas at the Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs, the Spokesman said he visited Cyprus from 27 to 29 August, as part of the UN’ continued engagement with the parties to explore common ground on the way forward on the Cyprus issue. He met separately with the Greek Cypriot leader, Nikos Christodoulides, and the Turkish Cypriot leader, Ersin Tatar, as well as their representatives. Recent developments on the ground and operational issues related to the mandate of UNFICYP (UN Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus) were also discussed. He also visited sector four of the peacekeeping mission, meeting with UN peacekeepers, and expressing his appreciation for their professionalism and dedicated service.
He also paid a visit to the Committee on Missing Persons. Mr. Jenča will now go on to Ankara for meetings with the authorities there from 30 August to September.
IRAN
In Iran, the UN Population Fund yesterday signed an agreement with health authorities to provide midwifery and nursing skill-based education to Afghan women and girls who are currently in Iran.
The UN Resident Coordinator there, Stefan Priesner, said that this was an important step forward in fostering inclusiveness and empowering those who have been forced to leave their homes in Afghanistan. The initiative, led by UNFPA - with the World Health Organization, the UN Refugee Agency, and the International Organization for Migration – is there to support the Government’s efforts to address the needs of Afghan refugees.
UNFPA will also support services for people in vulnerable situations, including access to reproductive health services and HIV prevention.
According to the UN Refugee Agency, with over 3.4 million refugees and displaced persons, Iran has become the second largest refugee-hosting country globally after Türkiye. Iran is currently hosting over 1.1 million Afghan refugees.
NUCLEAR TESTS
Today is the International Day Against Nuclear Tests. In his message, the Secretary-General says that on this Day, the world speaks with one voice to end this destructive legacy.
He calls on all countries that have not yet ratified the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty to do so immediately.
Full highlights: https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/noon...
Highlights:
-Syria
-Sudan
-Pakistan
-Cyprus
-Iran
-Nuclear tests
PAKISTAN
Jean-Pierre Lacroix, the Head of the Peace Operations department, and Atul Khare, the Under-Secretary-General for Operational Support are traveling to Islamabad, Pakistan, tomorrow, to participate in the UN Peacekeeping Ministerial Preparatory Meeting on Safety & Security, which is being co-hosted by Pakistan and Japan. They will be joined by representatives from over 35 Member States for discussions about the challenges faced by peacekeepers operating in increasingly complex and insecure environments.
While extensive measures are already in place to protect peacekeepers and ensure they can carry out their mandates effectively, more support is needed to harness new technologies, counter the threat of improvised explosive devices, and strengthen medical evacuation capabilities as well as mental health services.
The meeting in Islamabad is one of a series taking place ahead of the Ministerial meeting on Peacekeeping, which will take place in Ghana, on 5 and 6 December.
CYPRUS
In answer to questions about the activities in Cyprus of Miroslav Jenča, the Assistant Secretary-General for Europe, Central Asia and Americas at the Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs, the Spokesman said he visited Cyprus from 27 to 29 August, as part of the UN’ continued engagement with the parties to explore common ground on the way forward on the Cyprus issue. He met separately with the Greek Cypriot leader, Nikos Christodoulides, and the Turkish Cypriot leader, Ersin Tatar, as well as their representatives. Recent developments on the ground and operational issues related to the mandate of UNFICYP (UN Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus) were also discussed. He also visited sector four of the peacekeeping mission, meeting with UN peacekeepers, and expressing his appreciation for their professionalism and dedicated service.
He also paid a visit to the Committee on Missing Persons. Mr. Jenča will now go on to Ankara for meetings with the authorities there from 30 August to September.
IRAN
In Iran, the UN Population Fund yesterday signed an agreement with health authorities to provide midwifery and nursing skill-based education to Afghan women and girls who are currently in Iran.
The UN Resident Coordinator there, Stefan Priesner, said that this was an important step forward in fostering inclusiveness and empowering those who have been forced to leave their homes in Afghanistan. The initiative, led by UNFPA - with the World Health Organization, the UN Refugee Agency, and the International Organization for Migration – is there to support the Government’s efforts to address the needs of Afghan refugees.
UNFPA will also support services for people in vulnerable situations, including access to reproductive health services and HIV prevention.
According to the UN Refugee Agency, with over 3.4 million refugees and displaced persons, Iran has become the second largest refugee-hosting country globally after Türkiye. Iran is currently hosting over 1.1 million Afghan refugees.
NUCLEAR TESTS
Today is the International Day Against Nuclear Tests. In his message, the Secretary-General says that on this Day, the world speaks with one voice to end this destructive legacy.
He calls on all countries that have not yet ratified the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty to do so immediately.
Full highlights: https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/noon...
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