STATEMENT ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE SPOKESPERSON FOR
THE PRESIDENT OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY
Doha, Qatar, 12 December 2011
President of the General Assembly in Doha , Qatar
The President of the General Assembly, H.E. Mr. Nassir Abdulaziz Al-Nasser, participated in the Fourth Forum of the Alliance of Civilizations taking place in Doha from the 11th to 13th December. President Al-Nasser noted in his statement, delivered at the opening segment, that he plans to organize an interactive debate at the General Assembly in March 2012, in cooperation with the UN Alliance of Civilizations. The debate will serve as follow-up to the Doha Forum and help foster cross-cultural understanding.
Meets with H.E. Mr. Kevin Rudd, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Australia
On the margins of the 4th Forum of the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations in Doha,
The President of the General Assembly, held talks with H.E. Mr. Kevin Rudd, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Australia. President Al-Nasser discussed with Mr. Rudd his joint visit with the Secretary General to Somalia last Friday. They both exchanged views on a wide range of issues including the UN Alliance of Civilization, the Revitalization of the United Nations and preparations for Rio+20.
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