Libreville, 20 August 2022 (TDI): The UN General Assembly President, Abdulla Shahid concluded his official visit to Gabon from August 14 to August 19.
During his visit, he highlighted the importance of conservation in the Congo Basin as critical for the environment and the people.
Delighted to receive the President of the General Assembly of the United Nations @UN_PGA who just arrived at Libreville’s airport. During his visit in #Gabon he will highlight the importance of environmental conservation in the Congo Basin. @UN @UN_SDG @OnuGabon pic.twitter.com/YChOu7GL4Y
— Savina Ammassari (@SavinaAmmassari) August 14, 2022
On departure from Gabon after a productive tour focused on nature conservation & sustainable development, the UNGA President thanked the government and people of Gabon for their hospitality.
Departing from #Gabon 🇬🇦 after a productive visit focusing on nature conservation & sustainable development.
I am grateful to the Gov’t & people of 🇬🇦 for the attention & hospitality.
Special thanks to @Officiel_MMA, @SavinaAmmassari, and our Protocol & Security teams. pic.twitter.com/LUYFMe1hnq
— Abdulla Shahid (@abdulla_shahid) August 19, 2022
Additionally, President Shahid’s visit also coincided with Gabon’s National Day celebrations, which mark its independence and usually consist of festivities and a parade.
Also, during the visit, Abdulla Shahid paid a call on Gabon’s President, Ali Bongo Ondimba. President Shahid conveyed his sincere appreciation for Gabon’s consistent support of multilateralism.
Le @PresidentABO a rencontré ce jour, S. E. M. @abdulla_shahid, Président de l’Assemblée Générale de l’@ONU_fr. pic.twitter.com/6Rn3mphmJ9
— Présidence de la République Gabonaise (@PresidenceGA) August 16, 2022
Moreover, he expressed his honor and humbleness to receive Gabon’s National Order of Merit. Also, he wished the people and government of Gabon ahead of the National Day celebrations.
Highlights from the visit
The UNGA President also visited the Gabon Special Economic Zone (GSEZ) in Nkok, the country’s 1st carbon-neutral certified industrial zone.
Visited the @Gabon_SEZ in Nkok, the country’s 1st carbon-neutral certified industrial zone. @Gabon_SEZ has made sustainability, traceability & certification the hallmark of all nature-based products manufactured at the facility.
Planted a tree 🌳 at the end of the site visit. pic.twitter.com/WFW1F7Nbxu
— Abdulla Shahid (@abdulla_shahid) August 16, 2022
Moreover, all naturally derived goods produced at the facility of GSEZ now bear the hallmarks of sustainability, traceability, and certification. Besides, the president also planted a tree at the end of the site visit.
United Nations Gabon (Nations Unies Gabon) arranged a meeting with civil society and women’s organizations operating in Gabon.
The meeting discussed the issues pertinent to climate change, nature conservation, carbon credits, and their impacts on women, human rights, gender equality, and youth involvement.
Along these lines, UNGA President appreciated the work done by Savina Ammassari, UN Resident Coordinator in Gabon.
Impressed by the work done by @OnuGabon led by @UN Resident Coordinator @SavinaAmmassari.
Appreciated this opportunity to interact with UN team about projects of national priority being executed as well as those related to youth, gender and the #SDGs.pic.twitter.com/Y8ewKUEelS
— Abdulla Shahid (@abdulla_shahid) August 19, 2022
Moreover, he underscored the opportunity to interact with the UN team about the projects of national priority being executed, along with the developments related to youth, gender, and the SDGs.
Also read: Gabon reports progress on SDGs
Address to the Media
In addition, Abdulla Shahid addressed the Gabonese media with his observations and appreciation for the impressive efforts the government of Gabon is undertaking in the field of nature conservation.
Lastly, he added that Gabon’s strong commitment to multilateralism, the SDGs, and Agenda 2030 was amply evident by the substantive work done on the ground.
