'Issues of peace, security, human rights need to be addressed'

September 28, 2013 21:07

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said at UNGA, "Issues of peace, security, human rights and governance are important and need to be addressed. It is important that the UN set clear and concise goals and provide practical and well-defined means of implementation."

"The UN should take the views of developing countries into account, especially critical is women's equal access to economic opportunities. It is important that women do not become victims of violence or targets of prejudice."

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