Beijing: The United Nations has expressed deep concern about the conflicts arising between Russia-Ukraine, Israel-Hamas, Israel-Hezbollah, Israel-Iran war and South Korea-North Korea conflict, China-Taiwan tension and other countries in the Middle East. . Ongoing global conflicts are hindering the achievement of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), a senior UN official has said. This situation is not a matter of concern for any one country, but for the entire world.
The UN coordinator for China, while addressing the 79th UN Day on Tuesday, said that there are about 80 conflicts taking place globally, which are not only expanding but also hindering the achievement of SDG goals. Are. “Nearly 80 ongoing conflicts around the world are expanding, and poverty and hunger are increasing as inequality increases,” Chatterjee said. Chatterjee, an alumnus of the National Defense Academy, served in the Indian peacekeeping force in Sri Lanka and is Has been involved in anti-insurgency operations in the North-East of India. “The challenging global situation is hindering the achievement of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the Sustainable Development Goals,” he said.
Conflict increased hunger
Apart from sustainable development, the United Nations is also concerned about hunger. The UN said that thousands of people are becoming victims of starvation due to wars and conflicts. It is becoming difficult for relief to reach them. This is a very dangerous situation.
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