According to Agence France-Presse and the United Nations reported on January 20, the president of the United Nations General Assembly called on all countries in the world and all warring parties to abide by the tradition of the "Olympic Truce" during the Beijing Winter Olympics on the 20th local time.
Abdullah Shahid said: "I solemnly appeal to all Member States to demonstrate their commitment to the spirit of the Olympic Truce ... Concrete action will also be taken at the local, national, regional and world levels to promote and strengthen a culture of peace and harmony based on the spirit of truce. "Its appeal is officially supported by the United Nations.
"I also call on all warring parties to ongoing armed conflicts around the world to show courage and agree to a genuine ceasefire during the Olympic Truce, thus creating an opportunity for the peaceful settlement of disputes," Shahid said. ”
The United Nations flag will be hoisted at all Olympic stadiums and Winter Olympic villages in China. These flags symbolize the common goal of this international organization and the Olympic Games to promote peace, mutual understanding and friendship. UN Secretary-General António Guterres and UN General Assembly President Shahid will attend the Winter Olympics.
Source: Reference News Network
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