Stories written by Ambassador A. L. A. Azeez

Spirit of Olympics & UN’s Development Agenda

By Ambassador A. L. A. Azeez
As I reflect on the varied views and perspectives that emerged during the Human Rights Council’s Social Forum 2018--- where the theme of Olympic ideal and inclusive sports and their contribution to the promotion of the human rights, peace and development through sports were extensively deliberated on-- I observed an immediate connect with the preparations that are currently underway for the hosting of the Olympics 2024 in France.

Opinion: Universalisation and Strengthening Nuke Treaty Review Need to be Qualitative

By Ambassador A. L. A. Azeez
"Strengthening the Review Process" and "Universalisation of the Non-Proliferation Treaty" (NPT) are distinctly substantive issues, that require consideration with their specificities in view.

OPED: The G 77 Summit in Santa Cruz – a Game Changer?

By Ambassador A. L. A. Azeez
As the Group of 77, celebrates its 50th anniversary this month, the largest single coalition of developing nations remains ever more relevant today than it was when it was founded in 1964.

OPED: On Youth, Sri Lanka Leads the Way

By Ambassador A. L. A. Azeez
Sri Lanka will be hosting the World Conference on Youth in Colombo May 6-10 this year. The Conference will be a platform for expanding youth participation and strengthening the voice of youth in matters that concern them the most. This is especially so when the attention of the international community remains riveted on a new post-2015 Agenda for Development and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).


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