PRESIDENT OF THE UN GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO TRAVEL TO FIJI?
The President of the UN General Assembly, H.E. Tijjani Muhammad-Bande will undertake an official visit to Fiji from Thursday, 5 March until Sunday, 8 March.
During the visit, the President is expected to meet with high-level government officials, as well as engage with UN System and development partners in the region.
To gain an in-depth insight of UN activities in Fiji and the Pacific, the PGA will meet with the UN Country Team and visit several UN-supported programs during his stay. He will visit UN Women’s Markets4Change Project as well as pay a visit to UNICEF-supported Fiji School for the Blind. He will also engage with local communities impacted by climate change, mainly through visits to UNDP’s “Ridge to Reef” project in Vusama Village, as well as UN Habitat’s programme at Vunato Village.
Throughout his stay, the PGA will meet host government officials, including H.E. Jioji Konrote President of Fiji, H.E. Mereseini Vuniwaqa, Minister for Women, Children and Poverty Alleviation. The President of the General Assembly will also meet Fiji’s Acting Prime Minister.
In addition, the PGA will engage in a UN@75 dialogue with students at the University of the South Pacific, as well as give a press conference to local media.
The President will be accompanied by his Deputy Chef de Cabinet Jerobeam Shaanika; Adviser Nehali Anupriya; Special Assistant Faisal Mohammed Ibrahim; Senior Communication Adviser Nevena Toaso; Administrative Assistant Evelyne Ojwang.
H.E. Tijjani Muhammad-Bande and members of his delegation will depart Fiji on Sunday, March 8 2020.
Travel costs will be covered through the Trust Fund of the Office of the President of the General Assembly.
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For media inquiries, please contact:
Nevena Toaso. Senior Communication Adviser. nevena.toaso@un.org. +1 917-554-6952