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President of the UN General Assembly visits Guyana

09 September 2022

Two men shaking hands. — Caption: Hon. Hugh Todd, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation receives His Excellency Abdulla Shahid, President of the 76th Session of the United Nations General Assembly. Observing is Ambassador Ivan Evelyn, Chief of Protocol, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation.

Photo: © Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation

Discussions will focus on Guyana's priorities at the UN General Assembly.

Today, the President of the 76th Session of the United Nations General Assembly, His Excellency Abdulla Shahid, arrived in Guyana for an official visit from 9 to 10 September, 2022.

According to a statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation the President of the General Assembly will have engagements with President, Dr. Irfaan Ali and other Government Ministers.

The Office of the President of the General Assembly, via Tweet upon arrival in Guyana, said the President of the General Assembly is "looking forward to discussing Guyana’s priorities at the UNGA."

Four persons sitting. — Caption: His Excellency Abdulla Shahid, President of the 76th session of the United Nations (UN) General Assembly (third right) interacts with Hon. Hugh Todd, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (fourth right). Present are H.E. Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett, Guyana's Permanent Representative to the UN and Yeşim Oruç, UN Resident Coordinator.

Photo: © Office of the United Nations General Assembly

The Ministry's statement noted that "His Excellency Shahid assumed the presidency in September 2021 following his election by the Member States of the United Nations. He themed his term in office a “presidency of hope” and focused on five priority themes - recovering from COVID-19, rebuilding sustainably, responding to the needs of the planet, respecting the rights of all, and revitalising the United Nations. His practical efforts to promote gender equality and youth development were notable hallmarks of his presidency, as well as the attention he gave to the development challenges that many small, developing states are encountering."