The President of the 76th Session of the United Nations General Assembly, Abdulla Shahid is scheduled to be in Guyana for an official visit today and tomorrow.
A release yesterday from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that Shahid assumed the presidency in September 2021 following his election by the Member States of the United Nations. This is the first time that a Maldivian national is serving in this position.
Shahid themed his term in office a “presidency of hope” and focused on five
priority themes – recovering from COVID-19, rebuilding sustainably, responding to the needs of the planet, respecting the rights of all, and revitalizing the United Nations. His practical
efforts to promote gender equality and youth development were notable hallmarks of his presidency as well as the attention he gave to the development challenges that many small, developing states are encountering.
During his visit, the President of the General Assembly will have engagements with President Irfaan Ali and Ministers.
