Secretary-General António Guterres travelled to Brussels to meet with European leaders. On Wednesday, he attended a working lunch organised by Ursula von der Leyen, the President of the European Commission.
I thank President @vonderleyen for her warm welcome to the @EU_Commission.
At this particularly dark moment, Europe’s role on the global stage is more important than ever.
Only together can we build a peaceful, prosperous & just future for all. pic.twitter.com/hJMOoKrvWb
— António Guterres (@antonioguterres) March 20, 2024
“We are extremely concerned about the war in Gaza and the unfolding catastrophic humanitarian situation.
Gaza is facing famine.
It’s critical to achieve an agreement on a ceasefire rapidly now that frees the hostages and allows more humanitarian aid to reach Gaza.”
— President… pic.twitter.com/Mra7AqA1Yu
— European Commission (@EU_Commission) March 20, 2024
After lunch, the Secretary-General held bilateral meetings with Jutta Urpilainen, European Commissioner for International Partnerships, and in mid-afternoon with Ms. Hadja Lahbib, Belgian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Ms. Caroline Gennez, Belgian Minister of Development Cooperation and of Major Cities.
He was later welcomed by the President of the European Council, Charles Michel.
On Thursday, Secretary-General António Guterres, met with the President of the European Parliament, Roberta Metsola.
At the invitation of the President of the European Council, the Secretary-General attended a working lunch with the Heads of State and Government of the European Union, at the opening of the European Council.
@UN Secretary-General @antonioguterres delivered comments on #InternationalPeace during a joint stakeout with @CharlesMichel, President of the @EUCouncil, in Brussels. pic.twitter.com/r1yXJ1ZziH
— UN Web TV (@UNWebTV) March 21, 2024
Additional links:
- Secretary-General’s joint press encounter with the President of the European Council, Charles Michel – 21 March 2024 (United Nations)
- Remarks by President Charles Michel before the European Council meeting – 21 March 2024 (European Council)
- Secretary-General’s press encounter with the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen – 20 March 2024 (United Nations)
- Press statement by President von der Leyen with UN Secretary-General Guterres – 20 March 2024 (European Commission)
