Posted by
Reeson on Tuesday, January 16, 2007 8:52:31 PM
Lofty goals from the new Secretary-General. Might I suggest that if he wants to do something about nuclear proliferation he should try to get the Security Council to pass a meaningful resolution against either North Korea or Iran. Take your pick; I don't care which one. Excerpts from
VOA below:
U.N. Secretary General Ban Ki-moon says the crisis in Sudan's Darfur region, peace in the Middle East and nuclear disarmament are among his top priorities. He also says strong partnership between the U.N. and the United States is important. VOA's Sean Maroney reports.
In a speech prepared for delivery in Washington Tuesday, U.N. Secretary General Ban Ki-moon spoke with optimism that, although the challenges facing the international community have grown more complex, the United Nations should thrive.
Secretary General Ban said strong partnership between the United Nations and United States is a key element of the world body's success.
"United Nations needs strong participation and active participation and strong support of the United States, as U.N. and U.S. have a shared objective of promoting human rights, democracy and freedom, and peace and security, as well as, mutual co-prosperity," he said.
He said such a partnership is essential especially now as the United Nations faces some of its biggest challenges.