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MEDIA ADVISORY<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Meeting on Hurricane Irma<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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United Nations, 15 September 2017<\/em><\/strong> \u2014<\/em> On 18 September 2017, the President of the seventy-second session of the United Nations General Assembly, H.E. Mr. Miroslav Laj\u010d\u00e1k, and the Secretary-General of the United Nations, H.E. Mr. Ant\u00f3nio Guterres, will co-host a High-Level Meeting on Hurricane Irma at United Nations Headquarters.<\/p>\n

The meeting will be an opportunity to draw political attention to the devastation caused by Hurricane Irma. It will aim to increase solidarity with those affected and highlight the need for building communities that are more resilient to natural disasters and climate change. Information will also be shared on what is being done at the national, regional and global levels to respond to the disaster. The event will bring together United Nations Member States, United Nations agencies and other relevant stakeholders.<\/p>\n

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High-Level Meeting on Hurricane Irma<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n
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Expected remarks by United Nations Member States, in addition:<\/p>\n