The President of the General Assembly, H.E. Mr. Abdulla Shahid, met with the Special Envoy of the ?Secretary-General on Myanmar, Mrs. Christine Schraner Burgener today.
Ms. Burgener discussed the dire humanitarian situation the people of Myanmar are still facing today. She updated with concern the current political and humanitarian situation on the ground and the difficulties she had encountered during her tenure. She assured that her successor, who is due to be announced officially in the coming days, will continue advocating for the people of Myanmar.
Both sides reiterated the importance of dialogue, collective action and leveraging multilateralism to help bring peace and stability in the region.
The meeting took place in the President’s office at United Nations Headquarters in New York.
22 October 2021