Russia withdraws from UN tourism body ahead of vote on its suspension
Sakshi Education
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- Russia is withdrawing from the United Nation's tourism body, the UN World Tourism Organization ahead of a vote to suspend Moscow's membership over its military operation of Ukraine.
- Russia has announced its intention to withdraw from UNWTO, adding that Russia's suspension is effective immediately.
- The UNWTO announced in March that it wanted to suspend Russia over its invasion of Ukraine.
- The decision must be approved by two-thirds of its 159 member states at a two-day extraordinary general assembly which got underway in Madrid.
- The UNWTO said the vote will go ahead even though Russia has said it is withdrawing from the body to give member states their say.
Published date : 28 Apr 2022 05:04PM