UN civil society summit in Kenya ends with call for sustainable future

NAIROBI, May 10 (Xinhua) -- A two-day UN civil society conference concluded in the Kenyan capital of Nairobi on Friday, with delegates renewing a call for robust commitment to actions aimed at securing a sustainable future for humanity.

Kenyan President William Ruto and United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres graced the closing ceremony of the first UN Civil Society conference. Ruto, in his remarks at the summit, emphasized the critical role civil society plays in shaping a sustainable, inclusive, peaceful and green future for the planet and its inhabitants.