The President of the 76th session of the General Assembly, H.E. Mr. Abdulla Shahid, met today with the President of the Republic of Estonia, H.E. Mr. Alar Karis.
President Karis expressed support to the priorities of President Shahid for the 76th session, in particular on human rights, climate change, recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic and vaccination, as well as highlighted the importance of the implementation of “Our Common Agenda”.
The President Shahid thanked Estonia for its contribution and active engagement in the work of the General Assembly and shared information on his initiatives for the resumed part of the session, in particular on the high level meetings on vaccines and on nature.
Both sides also discussed climate and security, the political situation in the region and COVID-19 implications for peace and security.
The meeting took place in the President’s office at United Nations Headquarters in New York.