A-G Meets UN Assistant Secretary-General For Political Affairs
Fiji’s leadership role in climate change and success in a number of spheres dominated talks between Attorney-General and Minister for Economy Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum, and United Nations Assistant Secretary-General for Political Affairs, Miroslav Jenca.
At the meeting yesterday, Mr Sayed-Khaiyum reviewed the country’s preparatory efforts in the lead-up to COP23, to be held in Bonn, Germany, in November.
They also discussed the status of the Tropical Cyclone Winston rehabilitation efforts and explored opportunities for the UN to support our preparations for the upcoming General Election in 2018.
“Fiji has shown that we are very keen to take the lead within UN framework on issues of vital importance to every person on earth, as we fight against the destructive forces of climate change and the degradation of our oceans and seas,” Mr Sayed-Khaiyum said. “We also look forward to cooperate with the UN here at home, particularly as we look to build on the success of our general elections in 2014 by holding smooth elections next year.”
During the meeting, SecretaryGeneral Jenca also sought the Fijian Government’s support for the opening of an ‘UN House’ to accommodate all the UN bodies in Fiji under one roof.
He also commended Fiji for its contribution towards the United Nations peacekeeping missions and for working together with the UN to meet the Sustainable Development Goals.