Haiti
Today, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Integrated Office in Haiti (BINUH) Carlos Ruiz Massieu, together with Special Representative of the Gang Suppression Force in Haiti Jack Christofides and Assistant Secretary-General and Head of United Nations Support Office in Haiti (UNSOH) Daniela Kroslak, convened a meeting with the diplomatic corps in Haiti to exchange views on recent political and security developments. Participants emphasized the need for sustained engagement and coordinated international support to achieve progress on both the security and political fronts.
🔗 https://x.com/CGRuizMassieu/status/2117739755483836774
Turkmenistan
On 4 November, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Central Asia and Head of the United Nations Regional Centre for Preventive Diplomacy for Central Asia (UNRCCA) Kaha Imnadze met with Turkmenistan’s Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Myahri Byashimova in Ashgabat. Discussions focused on strengthening cooperation in Women, Peace and Security, Youth, Peace and Security, counter-terrorism and climate change. Imnadze welcomed Turkmenistan’s initiative to designate 2028 as the Year of International Law and expressed UNRCCA’s readiness to support relevant activities within its mandate, including those addressing human rights and climate change. Read more.
Nigeria
This week, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS) Leonardo Santos Simão is undertaking a visit to Abuja, Nigeria, as part of his good offices mandate. His consultations focus on supporting an inclusive, peaceful and credible electoral process ahead of the country’s 2027 elections. Simão has met with representatives of civil society organizations, including the West Africa Network for Peacebuilding, the Centre for Democracy and Development and others.
🔗 https://x.com/UN_UNOWAS/status/2117987448315679119
Cyprus
On 4 November, the Technical Committee on Youth in Cyprus organized an event bringing together young people from across the island and 13 experts in fields including business, engineering, environment, health, law and diplomacy. Personal Envoy of the Secretary-General on Cyprus María Ángela Holguín attended the event, which provided opportunities for mentorship, professional exchange and networking across communities. Supported by the United Nations Good Offices Mission in Cyprus, the initiative sought to foster dialogue, build trust and strengthen connections among young people. The event also benefited from the collaboration of the Technical Committee on Economic and Commercial Affairs. Read more.
Libya
On 3 November, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) Hanna Tetteh met with Presidential Council Vice President Abdullah Al-Lafi to discuss Libya’s political, security and economic developments. Discussions focused on progress in implementing the UNSMIL-facilitated political roadmap and the Smaller Convening Agreement, including the need for its full implementation and endorsement by relevant institutions. The two also discussed recent changes in the leadership of the Central Bank of Libya, emphasizing sound governance, effective oversight and economic discipline to safeguard financial stability.
🔗 https://x.com/UNSMILibya/status/2117716660723266034
