The President of the 76th session of the General Assembly, H.E. Mr. Abdulla Shahid, met today with H.E. Mr. Ignazio Cassis, Federal Councillor and Head of the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs of Switzerland.
The President congratulated Foreign Minister Cassis for the artwork “World in Progress II”, from the Swiss artist Saype, which was inaugurated today at the UNHQ as a symbol of peace and hope. The President also thanked the Swiss government for its support to the PGA Youth Fellowship Programme and highlighted the importance of giving young people a positive perception of multilateralism. As part of its support to the PGA Fellowship, the Swiss government has offered to conduct a one-week course for the Fellows of the program in Geneva, Switzerland.
Foreign Minister Cassis extended the support of Switzerland to the priorities of President Shahid for the 76th session; and in particular praised the President’s leadership on gender equality.
The meeting took place in the President’s office at United Nations Headquarters in New York.
18 September 2021