President Maria Fernanda Espinosa to start official visit to Jordan

The President of the General Assembly will undertake an official visit to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan from 21-24 July.

Ms. Espinosa will arrive in Amman on Sunday afternoon and will meet with the Minister of Foreign Affairs, H.E. Ayman Hussein Abdullah Al-Safadi.

On Monday, the PGA will be received by Jordan’s Prime Minister, H.E. Omar Razzaz, after which she will meet the Speaker of the House, as well as members of the Foreign Affairs, and the Environment Committees.

The leader of the UN General Assembly will hold separate bilateral meetings with the Minister of Youth and members of the Ghor el Safi Women Association for Social Development, which includes a UNESCO supported initiative to advance women’s economic empowerment.

On Tuesday, 23 July, Ms. Espinosa will travel to the Zaatari Refugee Camp where she will be met by colleagues from UNHCR, UNICEF, WFP and others.

Ms. Espinosa will interact directly with the refugees in Zaatari including women and girls to listen to their personal stories and express her support to advance the interest of women and girls.

As it is the case in her official travels, the PGA will hold meetings with the UN Country Team in Amman. She will also hold talks with women leaders.

During her visit to Jordan, Ms. Espinosa will speak to national and international media outlets.