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Director-General's remarks at the inaugural session of the Sixth World Conference of Speakers of Parliament and the official reopening of the Assembly Hall

Sixth World Conference of Speakers of ParliamentRibbon-Cutting Ceremony to reopen the Assembly HallTuesday, 29 July 2025, at 3.00 p.m. Assembly Hall, Palais des NationsDistinguished Speakers of Parliament,Excellencies, Ladies and gentlemen,It is a great honour to welcome you all to the…

Director-General's remarks at the 15th Summit of Women Speakers of Parliament

15th Summit of Women Speakers of Parliament Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU)Monday, 28 July 2025, at 10.00 a.m. ILO, route des Morillons, 4 Excellencies, Dr. Tulia Ackson [IPU President], Ms. Maja Riniker [President of the National Council of Switzerland and President of the…

Director-General's message for the Opening ceremony of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Media and Think Tank Summit

Opening ceremony of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Media and Think Tank SummitThursday, 24 July 2025Zhengzhou, China Ladies and gentlemen, Dear colleagues,It is a great honour to extend warm greetings from the United Nations Office at Geneva for the opening of the Shanghai…

Director-General's remarks at the Meeting with participants of the International Youth Visit Program

Meeting with participants of the International Youth Visit Program“Experience the UN” (organized by the Wu Jianmin Foundation and China Foreign Affairs University)Thursday, 17 July 2025, at 10.00 a.m.Director-General's office, S Building, Office 160Dear participants,It is a great pleasure to…

Director-General's remarks at the Reception in honour of Mr. Filippo Grandi

Reception in Honour of Mr. Filippo Grandi, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, organized by the Diplomatic Club of GenevaThursday, 3 July 2025 at 6.30 p.m.Domaine de CollexMr. President of the Diplomatic Club of Geneva [M. Raymond Loretan],Mr. President of the Fondation pour Genève…

Director-General's remarks at the Chess tournament on the occasion of World Chess Day

Chess tournament on the occasion of World Chess DayThursday, 3 July 2025 at 1.30 p.m.Mezzanine, E Building, Palais des NationsAmbassador Tolmajian [Permanent Representative of Armenia],Excellencies, Distinguished Guests,Ladies and gentlemen,It is a great pleasure to join you today for…

Director-General's remarks at IGC's 10-Year Anniversary: A Decade of Leadership for Gender Equality

“A Decade of Leadership for Gender Equality: Celebrating IGC’s 10-Year Anniversary”Thursday, 3 July 2025, at 12:00Serpentine Bar, Palais des NationsExcellencies,Distinguished Guests,International Gender Champions,Ladies and gentlemen,It is a great honor to welcome you today at the Palais des…

Director-General's remarks at the Meeting with Fellows of the United Nations President of the General Assembly Fellowship Programme

Meeting with the 2025 President of the General Assembly FellowsTuesday, 1 July 2025, at 11.00 a.m.Director-General’s office, S Building, Office 160 Dear Fellows,It is a great pleasure to welcome you to the United Nations Office at Geneva - right in the heart of International Geneva. I’m…

Director-General's remarks at the Graduation Ceremony of the Master of Advanced Studies in European and International Governance (MEIG Programme) 2025

Graduation Ceremony of the Master of Advanced Studies in European and International Governance (MEIG Programme) 2025“Challenges and Opportunities for Multilateralism in Uncertain Times”Monday, 30 June 2025, at 6.30 p.m.University of GenevaDear graduates, Honoured guests,Ladies and…

Director-General's remarks at the UN 80th Anniversary Youth Event Next80: “Transforming Tomorrow Together”

UN 80th Anniversary Youth EventNext80: “Transforming Tomorrow Together”Thursday, 26 June 2025, at 2.00 p.m.Room XXII, Palais des Nations Excellencies, Ladies and gentlemen, Dear students,Welcome to this special event marking the 80th anniversary of the United Nations. It was on…