Sun, 29 Oct 2017 12:14:49 +0000 By Kalobwe Bwalya THE United Nations (UN) has said it counts on Zambia’s active engagement and contribution in building a stronger UN and has called on the country to continue with its efforts of advancing peace, development and human rights for all. UN Secretary General António Guterres has said while humanity is living in a time of great promise, the world is still faced with deep insecurity. In a congratulatory letter to President Edgar Lungu, on the country’s 53rd Independence Anniversary, Mr Guterres said the UN as a human global family is striving for dignity, justice, progress and prosperity. Mr Guterres said dignity, justice, progress and prosperity among nations depended on peace, noting that the values, which are binding nations together are enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations. The UN secretary general stated that he began the year 2017 by issuing an appeal to nations for peace […]
