The President of the 72nd session of the General Assembly, H.E. Mr. Miroslav Lajčák, met today with Mr. William Lacy Swing, Director General of the International Organization for Migration (IOM). They discussed the shared priority of migration and the process leading to a global compact for safe, orderly and regular migration.

The President of the General Assembly highlighted the need for a collective approach to this global issue. He welcomed the Director General’s ongoing support and looked forward to working closely over the next year.

Mr. Swing invited the President of the General Assembly to the IOM Council meeting in November 2017.