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Director-General's remarks at the Celebration of the Chinese Language Day 2025

Chinese Language Day 2025Tuesday, 15 April 2025 at 12.15 p.m. Gallery and Room XIX, E Building Ambassador Chen Xu,Excellencies,Ladies and gentlemen, Welcome to the 2025 Chinese Language Day, a celebration of Xing – One World, Boundless Wisdom! I would like to thank the Permanent…

Director-General's remarks at the Lions Day at the United Nations 2025 "The Future of Service"

Lions Day at the United Nations 2025“The Future of Service”Tuesday, 15 April 2025 at 11.00 a.m.Room XX, Building E, Palais des Nations Excellencies,Ladies and gentlemen,It is my pleasure to welcome you to the Lions Day at the United Nations 2025 and to host you at the Palais des Nations. Let…

Director-General's remarks at the International Day of Reflection on the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda

International Day of Reflection on the 1994 Genocideagainst the Tutsi in RwandaMonday, 14 April 2025 at 4.00 p.m.Room XX, Palais des Nations Deputy High Commissioner Ms. Al-Nashif, Mr. Tubanambazi [Chargé d’Affaires a.i. of the Permanent Mission of Rwanda], Mr. Kakoma [President and…

Director-General's remarks at the Opening of the photo exhibition “Arts and Calligraphy of the Constitution of India”

Opening of the photo exhibition “Arts and Calligraphy of the Constitution of India” and donation of a bust and a painting of Dr. AmbedkarMonday, 14 April 2025 at 11.00 a.m.Mezzanine, E Building, Palais des NationsAmbassador Bagchi,Excellencies,Ladies and gentlemen,A warm welcome to the…

Director-General's remarks at the Graduation Ceremony for new UN Security Officers

Graduation Ceremony for new UN Security OfficersFriday, 11 April 2025 at 11.45 a.m.Building B, Library event Room Dear Colleagues and Guests,I am pleased to be with you here today to mark the graduation of thirteen new Security Officers following their successful completion of the Security…

Director-General's remarks at the Perception Change Project Awards Ceremony 2025 "Visions du Réel"

Perception Change Award Ceremony – “Visions du Réel”Wednesday, 9 April 2025 at 7.30 p.m.Théatre de Marens, NyonLadies and Gentlemen,I am delighted to welcome you to the fourth edition of the Perception Change Award ceremony for the Visions du Réel documentary film festival.Let me begin by sincerely…

Director-General's remarks at the Opening of the 71st Session of the UNECE "Climate Action and Resilient Infrastructure for a Sustainable Future"

Opening of the 71st Session of the Economic Commission for Europe“Climate Action and Resilient Infrastructure for a Sustainable Future”Wednesday, 9 April 2025 at 10.00 a.m. Room XVII, Palais des Nations Excellencies,Ladies and gentlemen,It is a pleasure to welcome you to the Palais des…

Director-General's remarks at the 28th International Meeting of Mine Action National Directors and UN Advisers

28th International Meeting of Mine Action National Directors and UN AdvisersWednesday, 9 April 2025 at 9.30 a.m.Amphitheater stage, Geneva International Conference Center (CICG) Assistant Secretary-General Zouev,Ambassador Privitelli [Director of the Geneva International Centre for…

Director-General's remarks at the International Day of Conscience 2025 "Leave No One Behind"

International Day of Conscience 2025: Leave No One BehindOrganized by the Caux Initiatives of Change FoundationFriday, 4 April 2025 at 10.00 a.m.Room XVII, Palais des NationsDelivered on behalf of the Director-General byMs. Lidiya Grigoreva, Cheffe de Cabinet, Office of the Director-General …

Director-General's remarks at the reception of the Regional Forum on Sustainable Development for the UNECE Region

Regional Forum on Sustainable Development for the UNECE RegionReceptionWednesday, 2 April 2025 at 6.15 p.m.Bar Serpent, Palais des Nations Excellencies, Ladies and gentlemen,Let me begin by extending my congratulations to the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe and its Executive…