New York, March 11 -- The United Nations General Assembly has adopted a resolution designating October 1 as International Coffee Day, aiming to raise global awareness of the economic, social and cultural significance of coffee and its role in sustainable development.

The Resolution A/Res/80/249 was approved on March 10 during the 80th session of the assembly. The initiative was proposed by Brazil together with a core group of 18 countries, including Vietnam, and received co-sponsorship from 97 UN member states - the highest level of support among draft resolutions considered at the current session.

The strong backing reflects the international community's recognition of the coffee sector's importance in promoting socio-economic developm...