The United Nations General Assembly First Committee voted on Friday against Russia's proposal to transfer its work from New York to Vienna of Geneva, a Sputnik correspondent reported
WASHINGTON (Pakistan Point News / Sputnik - 08th November, 2019) The United Nations General Assembly First Committee voted on Friday against Russia's proposal to transfer its work from New York to Vienna of Geneva, a Sputnik correspondent reported.The resolution requested the UN secretary-general provide a report no later than February 1, 2020 about the United States lack of compliance with the 1947 Home Country agreement with the United Nations.
In October, Russia submitted a formal proposal to relocate the UN General Assembly First Committee work amid the United States refusal to issue visas to diplomats who participate in the panel's work.