Russia and China have vetoed a UN resolution to impose sanctions on Syria over the alleged use of chemical weapons during the six-year war. It is Russia’s seventh veto to protect the Syrian government from UN security council action. The vote was one of the first confrontations at the UN between Russia and the US since Donald Trump took control of the White House in January, pledging to build closer ties with Moscow. (01) Russia and China are both permanent members of the UN security council. France, the UK and the US complete the five-nation lineup. Another 10 nations are non-permanent members, elected for two-year terms by the 193 states that are members of the UN’s general assembly. Russian president Vladimir Putin described the draft resolution on Tuesday as “totally inappropriate”. Russia argued that the resolution – drafted by Britain, France and the US – would harm UN-led peace talks between the warring Syrian parties in Geneva, which began last week. Nine UN council members voted in favour of the resolution and Bolivia voted against, along with China and Russia. Egypt, Ethiopia and Kazakhstan abstained. A resolution needs nine votes in favour and no vetoes by any of the five permanent members in order to be adopted. Nikki Haley, US ambassador to the United Nations, criticised Moscow following the vote.
Daily Archives: March 1, 2017
Saudi king visits Indonesia with huge entourage, tons of gear
JAKARTA – Cheering crowds welcomed King Salman Wednesday as he began the first visit by a Saudi monarch to Indonesia for almost 50 years, seeking stronger economic ties with the world’s most populous Muslim-majority country. The king — who is … read more
Pakistan Ambassador to Afghanistan meets Afghan Deputy Chief of Staff
ISLAMABAD – The Ambassador of Pakistan Syed Abrar Hussain was invited through Afghan Ministry of Foreign Affairs for a meeting with General Murad Ali Murad, Deputy Chief of Staff at Ministry of Defence on 27 February 2017. Defence Attaché Brig. … read more
FWO will complete Khi-Thatta Dual Carriageway in stipulated time
By Sameer Nazir KARACHI: Frontier Works Organization (FWO) will connect all roads of provinces to assist businesses and people across the country to ultimate prosperity and achievement of the objectives of China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). FWO spokesman, while talking … read more
COAS visit HQ-FWO martyrs at Yadgar-e-Shauhada
By Senior Correspondent RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa visited Headquarters Frontier Works Organization (FWO) here on Wednesday. COAS paid rich tributes to the FWO martyrs at Yadgar-e-Shauhada. Later, Director General FWO Lt. General Muhammad Afzal … read more