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UN CELEBRATES FIRST EVER WORLD TUNA DAY
STATEMENT UN CELEBRATES FIRST EVER WORLD TUNA DAY UNITED NATIONS, New York, 2 May 2017 – The celebration for the first time by the United Nations of World Tuna Day on 2 May is an important step in recognizing the critical role of tuna to sustainable development, food security, economic […]
MEDIA ADVISORY: Press briefing on The Ocean Conference and announcement about the World Ocean Festival
MEDIA ADVISORY Press briefing on The Ocean Conference (5-9 June) and announcement about the World Ocean Festival (4 June) UNITED NATIONS, New York, 10 April 2017 — The President of the United Nations General Assembly, the Commissioner for International Affairs of the Office of the Mayor of New York City and the Founder […]
Global Outlook Conference 2017 in Olso- Norwegian Ship-owners Association
As delivered Ambassador Macharia Kamau, Special Envoy of the UN General Assembly President on behalf of H.E. Peter Thomson, President of the General Assembly, at Global Outlook Conference 2017 in Olso – Norwegian Ship-owners Association 28 March 2017 His Royal Highness Crown Prince Haakon, Prime Minister Solberg, Honourable Ministers, President and CEO of the […]
Lecture at University of South Pacific
Pacific Regional Preparatory Meeting for the Ocean Conference
As delivered Remarks by H.E. Mr Peter Thomson, President of the 71st Session of the General Assembly,at High Level Segment of Pacific Regional Preparatory Meeting for the Ocean Conference 17 March 2017 Your Excellencies the Heads of State and Government present, Honourable Ministers, Ambassadors Ladies and Gentlemen It is a great pleasure to be back here in […]
Lecture at University of the South Pacific
As delivered Lecture by H.E. Mr Peter Thomson, President of the 71st Session of the General Assembly, at University of the South Pacific 16 March 2017 Ladies and gentlemen, It is a great pleasure to be here today in my hometown of Suva, and to have this opportunity to address the University of the South Pacific. I […]
Press Release: President of the UN General Assembly to visit Fiji
Press Release President of the UN General Assembly to visit Fiji UNITED NATIONS, New York, 15 March 2017 – The President of the UN General Assembly, H.E. Peter Thomson, will visit Suva, Fiji, from 16 to 17 March 2017, to participate in several high-level meetings and official engagements, with the purpose of creating awareness […]
North Atlantic Seafood Forum
Video Message by Peter Thomson, the President of the General Assembly at North Atlantic Seafood Forum in Bergen, Norway 7 – 9 March 2017 H.E Mr Per Sandberg, Minister of Fisheries Norway Honorable Ministers Distinguished participants Director General Li Yong, UNIDO Ladies and Gentleman Greetings from New York! Thank you to the North […]
Press Release: President of the UN General Assembly to visit Indonesia, Singapore and Switzerland
PRESS RELEASE President of the UN General Assembly to visit Indonesia, Singapore and Switzerland 21 February 2017 UNITED NATIONS, New York, 21 February 2017 – The President of the UN General Assembly, H.E. Peter Thomson, will travel to Indonesia, Singapore and Switzerland, from 20 to 27 February 2017, for high-level meetings and official engagements, with the […]