New York

21 September 2021

Readout of the Secretary-General's meeting with H.E. Mr. Jorge Carlos De Almeida Fonseca, President of the Republic of Cabo Verde

António Guterres, Secretary-General

The Secretary-General met with H.E. Mr. Jorge Carlos De Almeida Fonseca, President of the Republic of Cabo Verde. They discussed the impact of COVID-19 on the socio-economic situation in Cabo Verde. The Secretary-General expressed his appreciation for the cooperation between Cabo Verde and the United Nations on the 2030 Agenda, and he reiterated the United Nations’ commitment to support the country’s efforts towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.