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peacekeeping; Palestinian issues; and outer space.<\/li>\n<li>On decolonization, he will say that, while much progress had been made, 17 cases still require attention. In that regard, the self-determination of all colonial countries and peoples should be implemented in accordance with the Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ Charter.<\/li>\n<li>On peacekeeping, he is expected to call for better support for Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ peacekeepers.<\/li>\n<li>On the Middle East, he will advocate for continued support for Palestinians and Israelis to resolve the conflict and achieve the vision of two States living side by side in peace and security within recognized borders, on the basis of the pre-1967 lines.<\/li>\n<li>He is expected to note that the Fourth Committee plays a critical role in keeping this conflict and the plight of the Palestinians on the international agenda.<\/li>\n<li>And he will note the need of the Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵRWA) for predictable and sustained funding.<\/li>\n<li>On outer space, he is expected to stress that its preservation for peaceful purposes and for the benefit of humankind, without discrimination, is a shared responsibility. And space-based services and technologies can help to address key issues relating to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.<\/li>\n<li>Asked whether the President favored increased support to Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ peacekeepers, the Spokesperson encouraged the journalist to follow the President\u2019s speech, which would be delivered later that afternoon. He noted that the President would be suggesting actions that could be taken in order to better support Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ peacekeepers, who put their own lives on the line, and to better serve the people they protect.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>PRESIDENT ENCOURAGES \u201cSPIRIT OF COMPROMISE\u201d IN TALKS ON COVID-19 SPECIAL SESSION<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>On the General Assembly special session on COVID-19, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.un.org\/pga\/75\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/100\/2020\/10\/PGA-letter-on-31st-session-13-Oct-20.pdf\">next round of consultations<\/a> on the relevant draft resolution will be held tomorrow morning. That resolution, once adopted, will determine the special session\u2019s scope, format, date and outcome.<\/li>\n<li>The consultations will be led by the co-facilitators of this process, the Permanent Representative of Azerbaijan and the Deputy Permanent Representative of Canada.<\/li>\n<li>In a letter last night, the President transmitted the latest draft to Member States. And he echoed the co-facilitators\u2019 appeal for a spirit of compromise so that this important session can be organized promptly and before the end of the year.<\/li>\n<li>Asked whether the special session would address rises in tuberculosis, malaria and AIDS cases, which were attributed to the effects of COVID-19, the Spokesperson said the scope would be determined by the resolution, which was currently being negotiated by the Member States.<\/li>\n<li>Asked how one vaccine would be able to address multiple strains of COVID-19, the Spokesperson clarified that he was not a biologist or scientist. Rather, his role was to communicate what the General Assembly was doing with respect to COVID-19. Member States were currently discussing which topics would be covered by the special session. For the President\u2019s part, he wanted the special session to be held as soon as possible.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>PRESIDENT CALLS FOR INVESTMENT ON INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR DISASTER RISK REDUCTION<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>In a <a href=\"http:\/\/webtv.un.org\/watch\/volkan-bozkir-president-of-the-75th-session-of-the-general-assembly-delivers-a-message-on-the-international-day-for-disaster-risk-reduction\/6200613314001\/\">video message to mark the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction<\/a>, the President said it is clear we were not prepared for COVID-19. 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