International Tea Day Friday, 29 May 2026, at 2.00 p.m. H Building, Palais des Nations Delivered on behalf of the Director-General by Ms. Tatiana Molcean, Executive Secretary of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) Ambassador Dassnayake [ Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka to...

Russian Language Day Friday, 29 May 2026, at 2.00 p.m. Assembly Hall, Palais des Nations Delivered by Ms. Michelle Keating, Chief, Languages Service, Division of Conference Management, United Nations Office at Geneva Excellencies, Distinguished guests, It is a great pleasure to welcome you all to...

World Bee Day 2026 “Bee united for people and the planet” Wednesday, 27 May 2026 at 11.30 a.m. H Building Delivered on behalf of the Director-General by Ms. Tatiana Molcean, Executive Secretary of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) Ambassador Pipan [ Permanent Representative...

Reopening Ceremony of the Celestial Sphere Thursday, 21 May 2026 at 4.00 p.m. Cour d’Honneur Excellencies, Ladies and gentlemen, Dear colleagues, It is a pleasure to welcome you to the Cour d’Honneur of the Palais des Nations for the reopening ceremony of the Celestial Sphere — also known as the...

Donation ceremony of a photograph of Dr. José Gustavo Guerrero overseeing the laying of the foundation stone of the Palais des Nations Tuesday, 19 May 2026 at 1.00 p.m. In front of Concordia 1, Palais des Nations Excellencies, Ladies and gentlemen, Dear colleagues and friends, It is a great pleasure...

Opening of the Second Asian Women’s Forum “Investment in Women – Foundation of Sustainable Growth: Expanding Political, Economic, Social and Environmental Opportunities for Women” Thursday, 14 May 2026 at 10.00 a.m. Bukhara, Uzbekistan Ваше Превосходительство госпожа Танзила Камаловна Нарбаева, Ваши...

‘Vigne des Nations’ Symbolic Planting of the Vines Tuesday, 12 May 2026 at 9.00 a.m. Ariana Park, Palais des Nations Your Excellency, Ms. Fontanet [ State Councilor of the Republic and Canton of Geneva], Ambassador Gürber, Dear friends and colleagues, It is a pleasure to be with you this morning for...

Meeting with the participants of the GCSP Swiss Diplomat Course “Challenges and Opportunities for Multilateralism” Monday, 11 May 2026, at 3.00 p.m. Concordia 5, Palais des Nations Dear colleagues, It is a pleasure to welcome you to the Palais des Nations. Let me thank the Geneva Centre for Security...

General Assembly of the Diplomatic Club of Geneva on the occasion of its 50th Anniversary Friday, 8 May 2026 at 6.30 p.m. Domaine du Grand Malagny Mr. President of the Swiss Confederation, Excellencies, Ladies and gentlemen, Dear friends, It is a great pleasure to join you this evening for the...

MAMA “Mother Nature” Art Exhibition Opening Wednesday, 6 May 2026, at 5.00 p.m. Salle des Pas Perdus, Palais des Nations Excellencies, Ladies and gentlemen, Dear friends, It is a great pleasure to welcome you to the Palais des Nations for the opening of MAMA “Mother Nature.” I would like to extend...