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 by AFP Staff Writers United Nations, United States (AFP) Jan 13, 2023
Cuba on Thursday took over the rotating presidency of the Group of 77 and China, which advocates for developing countries' interests at the United Nations. Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez took over leadership from last year's chair Pakistan. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said at the handover ceremony that in many ways, the Group of 77 and China reflects the goal of the United Nations itself. "Year in and year out, you stand together to discuss, debate and amplify global solutions to realize the better, fairer and more sustainable future every country deserves," he said. He also highlighted the challenges facing the world: growing poverty and inequalities, pandemics, recession, unemployment, climate change and the rights of women and girls being disrespected. "While each challenge is different, they are all felt most keenly in the countries you represent," he added. The group now counts 134 countries as members, but has retained it initial name.
China halts short-term visas for S. Koreans, Japanese over Covid travel curbs Seoul (AFP) Jan 10, 2023 China suspended issuing short-term visas to South Koreans and Japanese on Tuesday, its embassies in Seoul and Tokyo said, in apparent retaliation for restrictions imposed on Chinese travellers over Covid concerns. The measure was announced first in South Korea, which has introduced a host of new rules for visitors from China, including visa restrictions and testing requirements. It joined more than a dozen countries that have imposed new travel rules over worries of surging Covid-19 infections i ... read more
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