The President of the 76th session of the General Assembly, H.E. Mr. Abdulla Shahid, met today with H.E. Mr. Mario Adolfo Búcaro Flores, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Guatemala.

The Minister commended President Shahid’s vision and praised his commitment to universal vaccination and environmental protection. Noting the impact of hurricanes in Guatemala, Minister Búcaro Flores pledged continued support to the fight against climate change. The Minister also highlighted Guatemala’s adherence to the priorities of the Presidency of Hope, such as efforts to ensure gender parity.

President Shahid noted that many world leaders had risen to the challenge of overcoming the pandemic and reaffirmed his resolve to pursue vaccine equity ahead of new variants. Underscoring the adverse consequences of the virus on the global economy, the President said he would convene a high-level thematic debate on the role of sustainable tourism in the path of recovery on 4 May 2022.

Lastly, President Shahid and Minister Búcaro Flores discussed the “Moment For Nature” event that would be convened by the President in July as a follow up to the various environment-related events that have taken place throughout the 76th session. The objective of the event would be to take note of our collective achievements and shortcomings, and galvanize efforts for a greener and a bluer future.

The meeting took place in the President’s office at the United Nations Headquarters in New York.

1 April 2022