The Director-General, together with Mr. Kiyotaka Akasaka, Under-Secretary-General for Communications and Public Information, met with the Association of Correspondents Accredited to the United Nations (ACANU) to discuss the importance of public awareness-raising and the role of the global media.

The Director-General attended the Geneva Opera Pool today and in his remarks at the Grand Théâtre, noted the timeliness of the opera “The Love of the Three Oranges”, and its vision of a world where solutions to complex problems can be found only through common efforts. The Director-General…

The Director-General met with Mr. Jayantha Dhanapala, President of the Pugwash Conferences on Science and World Affairs and member of the Advisory Board of the Geneva Centre for the Democratic Control of Armed Forces to discuss issues related to disarmament and the global security environment.

The Director-General attended a reception to celebrate the National Day of the Russian Federation, hosted by Ambassador Valery Loshchinin, Permanent Representative of the Russian Federation, and shared his congratulations on this occasion.

The Director-General visited Emergency Relief Coordination Centre and was briefed on the work of OCHA responding to humanitarian crises worldwide. The Centre provides for close collaboration between internal and external actors involved in major relief coordination efforts.

A meeting with the Director of the Geneva Centre for the Democratic Control of Armed Forces (DCAF), Ambassador Dr. Theodor H. Winkler, and other personnel was held today with the Director-General. Among other issues, the collaboration, including with respect to the annual seminar organized by…

The Director-General attended a meeting held in his honour and hosted by the Rector of the University of Geneva, Mr. Jean-Dominique Vassalli, at which he highlighted how the research, analysis and practical skills of universities can enhance the work of the United Nations.

The Director-General met with Mr. Antoine Marguier, the Artistic Director of the United Nations Orchestra as well as the President and Vice-President, to discuss the activities of the Orchestra in Geneva. He noted that music is a powerful tool to facilitate dialogue and ensure better…

The Director-General was made an honorary member at the General Assembly of the Diplomatic Club of Geneva. This was followed by a meeting held in his honour, where he highlighted his agenda to enhance Geneva as a multilateral hub. He also thanked the Diplomatic Club for its role in…

The Director-General met with Mrs. Marie-Thérèse Pictet-Althann, Permanent Observer of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta to the United Nations and other international organizations in Geneva to discuss issues of mutual cooperation in various fields.