Kazakhstan Inaugurates UN Regional Center for Sustainable Development Goals in Almaty

Kazakhstan inaugurates UN regional center for Sustainable Development Goals in Almaty

Islamic Emirate welcomes UN office for regional development - Islamabad Post

KABUL, AUG 4: The Islamic Emirate has welcomed the establishment of a new United Nations regional office for sustainable development aimed at Afghanistan and Central Asia. The Deputy Spokesperson of the Islamic Emirate stated that stability in Afghanistan is beneficial for regional peace and development, and the caretaker government supports any initiative contributing to this goal. Hamdullah Fitrat, Deputy Spokesperson for the Islamic Emirate, …

UN launches new sustainable development center for Central Asia and Afghanistan

Secretary-General António Guterres signed an agreement with Kazakhstan to establish a new United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) center for Central Asia and Afghanistan, saying the initiative will support Afghanistan’s path toward stability and growth under a framework of human rights, including the rights of women and girls. Speaking at the signing ceremony on Sunday, Guterres said Afghans continue to face “severe hardship — from en…

UN chief: New regional SDG centre will support Afghanistan’s path to peace and self-sufficiency

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on Sunday highlighted the critical role of a newly established UN Regional Centre for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for Central Asia and Afghanistan, describing it as a vital step toward addressing the pressing challenges facing the region — especially in Afghanistan. Speaking at the launch event at the Centre for Sustainable Development Goals in Kazakhstan, Guterres announced the sign…

Secretary-General's remarks at the Centre for Sustainable Development Goals for Central Asia and Afghanistan [as delivered] | United Nations Secretary-General

Distinguished President Tokayev and my dear friend, Honourable Ministers, Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen, It is a profound honour to join you today. We have just signed the host country agreement for the United Nations Regional Centre for the Sustainable Development Goals for Central Asia and Afghanistan. The Centre represents the opening of a new chapter – for the region