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  1. Pinned Tweet
    Apr 26

    Speedy recovery from is not enough; it has to be ! This year’s presents 4 priority areas for regional cooperation to

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  2. 9 minutes ago

    Poverty alleviation efforts can contribute to food security. The side event hosted by , IPRCC, and ESCAP-CSAM showcased lessons learned from the region in reducing , especially those linked to the sustainable management of

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  3. 14 minutes ago

    takes up 80% of the world’s use and this is set to increase. Delegates at side-event by shared the need for a future less dependent on including a crucial shift in investment from fossil fuels to renewables, storage and energy efficiency

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  4. 33 minutes ago

    has made it difficult for several developing economies in to service their external debts. At a side-event by and today, and top officials shared their experiences and proposed solutions to address the debt situation.

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  5. 50 minutes ago

    "LDCs in the region are in the lead among LDCs to vaccinate their populations against . But far more needs to be done by the international community" - , CDP Chair of

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  6. 53 minutes ago

    "I can only call again on ALL, that these countries need urgent and dedicated attention in the period we now have, of less than a decade, to achieve this promise that we made to " - High Representative

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  7. 57 minutes ago

    "We must acknowledge that economic growth alone is not sufficient to ensure sustainable development" - ESCAP Executive Secretary opening the Special Body on Least Developed, Landlocked Developing and Pacific Island Developing Countries today.

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  8. 1 hour ago

    The Special Body of , and Island Developing States convened at to discuss progress on the . It reviewed recent challenges like with an enduring impact on the resilience of these countries and deteriorate prospects of achieving the .

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  9. 1 hour ago

    Director of the Greater Tumen Initiative, Andrey Smorodin shares the subregional organization's initiatives to support member States to and reaffirms its support for joint efforts in the region.

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  10. 2 hours ago

    "We have realized once again that in order to overcome global challenges, one has to elaborate precise steps and concerted actions at both national and international levels" - H.E. Mikhail Myasnikovich, Chair.

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  11. 2 hours ago

    "It has now become even more critical to share vital resources, skills, knowledge and speed up the management and recovery process for the whole of humanity" - H. E. Tenzin Lekphell, Secretary-General, BIMSTEC

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  12. 2 hours ago

    "Combating the pandemic and its negative consequences requires determined, concerted and inclusive efforts of the international community, with the system playing a central role," SG H.E.

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  13. 2 hours ago

    "Despite being on a dynamic and resilient growth path over the past decade, became one of the worst hit subregions in terms of lost output in 2020," highlights SG H.E. Esala Weerakoon at the session on subregional perspectives this morning.

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  14. 2 hours ago

    " is determined to safeguard development progress and achieve longer term resilience for the benefits of our people" - SG Dato Lim Jock Hoi

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  15. 2 hours ago

    "The pandemic has exposed the ’s fragile systems & our inherent vulnerabilities & triggered an unprecedented economic crisis. We are now faced with these along with our own ongoing battle against the effects of " - SG Dame Meg Taylor

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  16. 3 hours ago

    Vulnerability of LDCs in comes from: ⚠️ lack of economic diversification ⚠️ dominance of informal sector and ⚠️ inadequate health-care and systems ⚠️ chronic shortage of human and financial resources

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  17. 4 hours ago

    How can we help the least developed countries of the from ? More in our new report:

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  18. 6 hours ago

    Subregional organizations like , , , , are actively working together with to develop multilateral strategies for mobilizing resources, coordinating countries' responses as we strive to .

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  19. 21 hours ago

    country officials & heads of international organizations participated in the General Debate today, urging greater regional cooperation and policy actions to address critical challenges in order to from the pandemic.

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  20. 23 hours ago

    This might be the time to step up trade connectivity in ! 📑Trade facilitation measures in response to can be converted into long-term practices . Read more:

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  21. 23 hours ago

    Hosted by & , the side event explored the urgent need to build resilience to future pandemics, while addressing coupled issues of and loss. Delegates shared holistic environmental conservation strategies & devt policies.

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