Peace and stability are vital if sustainable development is to take root and flourish, United Nations officials stressed today as the General Assembly met to consider how these essential conditions can contribute to eradicating poverty and ensuring well-being for all.
"Stability and peace are essential enablers of sustainable development, just as violence is one of its greatest obstacles," Assembly President John Ashe stated as he opened the thematic debate on 'Ensuring Stable and Peaceful Societies.'
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