United Nations, Sep 7 (IANS) The United Nations General Assembly has declared July 6 as ‘World Rural Development Day’.
Adopting a resolution without a vote, the General Assembly on Friday decided to declare July 6 as ‘World Rural Development Day’ to highlight the vital importance of rural development and transformation for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals, reports news agency Xinhua.
The General Assembly invites all United Nations Member States, organizations of the United Nations system and other international and regional organizations, as well as non-governmental organizations, individuals and other relevant stakeholders to celebrate World Rural Development Day by presenting and promoting concrete activities for the sustainable development of rural areas and communities.
It invites all stakeholders to contribute and support World Rural Development Day. The UN Secretary-General also requests to bring this proposal to the attention of all Member States, organizations of the UN system and other stakeholders for its proper observance.
Also on Friday, the General Assembly adopted a resolution titled “United Nations Games,” which calls for the holding of the UN Games annually, and invites relevant stakeholders to make voluntary contributions to a trust fund dedicated to the Games.
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