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UN, EU sign deal to boost coop in peace operations

October 01, 2020 00:00:00


UNITED NATIONS, Sept 30 (Xinhua): The United Nations and the European Union on Tuesday signed an agreement on the sidelines of the 75th session of the UN General Assembly to enhance cooperation and strengthen collective response in peace operations and crisis management.

The Framework Agreement Between the United Nations and the European Union for the Provision of Mutual Support in the context of their respective missions and operations in the field was signed by the UN Undersecretary-General for Operational Support Atul Khare and the head of EU Delegation to the United Nations Olof Skoog.

"Building on the success of our joint achievements, this agreement reaffirms that partnerships are essential to address the growing scale and complexity of challenges to international peace and security," according to a press release obtained by Xinhua.


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