UN Secretary-general Ban Ki-
moon has called on leaders attending the upcoming summit of the
Group of 20 (G20) major world economies to tackle the jobs crisis
while making efforts to promote sustainable development and green
growth, a UN spokesman told reporters.
The appeal was contained in a letter sent by the secretary-
general to the leaders who will gather at Los Cabos, Mexico for the
June 18-19 summit, UN spokesman Eduardo del Buey said at a daily
news briefing.
"In it, the secretary-general warns that a modest economic
recovery in some countries should not disguise the precarious state
of the world's economy," the spokesman said. "He says that
meaningful results in Los Cabos are essential."
The secretary-general will leave New York for the summit on
Monday, the spokesman added.
The euro crisis remains a cause of concern, and growing
volatility in commodity prices and financial markets is already
having an impact on emerging markets and developing economies, Ban
was quoted as saying in his letter.
"The secretary-general writes that we need to tackle the jobs
crisis head-on through productive investment, targeted policies and
a coordinated short-term stimulus," del Buey noted. "And he adds
that inclusive green growth can create jobs, safeguard hard- won
progress in poverty alleviation and underpin sustainable
development."
"He reiterates that the United Nations Conference on Sustainable
Development in Rio de Janeiro is a once-in-a- generation opportunity
to send a signal that leaders across the world are committed to
equitable growth and greater prosperity for all on a healthy planet
that can sustain present and future generations," the spokesman
added.
