The President of the 76th session of the General Assembly, H.E. Mr. Abdulla Shahid, met on 5 February, with the President of the International Olympic Committee, Mr. Thomas Bach.
Mr. Bach thanked President Shahid for participating in the Olympic Torch Relay and the Opening Ceremony for the Beijing Winter Olympics on 4 February 2022. He also expressed his appreciation for the President’s appeal to observe the Olympic Truce.
Mr. Bach reaffirmed the commitment of the IOC to support the United Nations in its efforts to maintain peace and promote universal development and human dignity.
President Shahid thanked Mr. Bach for inviting him to attend the Opening Ceremony of the Beijing Winter Olympics. He noted that during these trying times, the world needs Olympic ideals more than ever. The President highlighted that the Games contribute to promoting peace, mutual understanding and goodwill among nations and peoples.
Both sides also discussed other relevant topics, such as the UN-IOC cooperation on empowering youth and promoting gender equality.
The meeting took place in Beijing, China.
5 February 2022
