(Source: UN - United Nations) The 2016 High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development concluded today with the adoption of a declaration that committed ministers from around the world to leaving no one behind in implementing the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Prior to the adoption, the representative of Nicaragua had requested a recorded vote to delete paragraph 19 from the declaration. By 141 votes in favour to 1 against (Nicaragua), with 3 abstentions (Egypt, Myanmar, Russian Federation), the Council rejected the proposal. Through the text, Forum ministers stressed that the 2030 Agenda was a plan of action for people, planet and prosperity that also sought to strengthen...
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