The President of the 72nd session of the General Assembly, H.E. Mr. Miroslav Lajčák, met today with Minister of Foreign Affairs of Cuba, H.E. Bruno Rodriguez Parrilla. The President of the General Assembly extended his condolences to the Government and people of Cuba for the losses caused by Hurricane Irma. They discussed the role of the United Nations in light of the new challenges and threats the world faces today. They also discussed matters related to Cuba’s regional context.