Media Advisory: UNAOC Group of Friends High-Level Meeting
Friday, 27 September 2024, 10:00 AM–1:00 PM EDT
Conference Room 1, United Nations, New York
Live Webcast: https://www.unaoc.org/unaoc-gof2024/
What:
On the margins of the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly, the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) will convene the annual high-level meeting of the UNAOC Group of Friends on Friday, 27 September 2024, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM New York time, in Conference Room 1, at the United Nations headquarters in New York.
Why:
- The High Representative, Mr. Miguel Ángel Moratinos, will present the UNAOC Plan of Action for 2024-2026 and highlight key achievements and progress made by UNAOC since the last Group of Friends meeting in September 2023.
- The Host Government of Portugal will present the latest substantive preparations and expected outcomes of the 10th UNAOC Global Forum, which will be held in Cascais, Portugal, from 25 to 27 November 2024.
Who:
The event will be chaired by Under-Secretary-General Mr. Miguel Ángel Moratinos, High Representative for UNAOC.
In addition, the high-level opening segment will feature remarks from:
- H.E. Mr. José Manuel Albares Bueno, Minister for Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation of the Kingdom of Spain
- H.E. Mr. Hakan Fidan, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Türkiye
- Paulo Rangel, Minister of State and Foreign Affairs of Portugal, the Host of the 10th UNAOC Global Forum
A general discussion will follow with interventions from the UNAOC Group of Friends, which currently comprises 160 members, including 130 UN Member States, 1 non-member state, and 29 international organizations.
UNAOC benefits from the political support of the Group of Friends, which is a community of countries and international organizations that actively promotes the Alliance’s objectives and work at the global, regional and local levels. The Group of Friends plays a vital role in UNAOC’s strategic planning and implementation processes. Through a broad dialogue-based and consensus-building approach, the High Representative for UNAOC seeks the input, advice and support of members of the Group of Friends on all key aspects of UNAOC’s activities and its mandate.
When:
Friday, 27 September 2024, 10:00 AM–1:00 PM
Where:
Conference Room 1, United Nations headquarters, New York.
The event will be broadcast live on UN Web TV as well as on the UNAOC website.
📺 Join us live here: https://www.unaoc.org/unaoc-gof2024/
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