Haiti: Today, Carlos Ruiz Massieu, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Integrated Office in Haiti, convened a meeting with members of the diplomatic corps in Port-au-Prince. Joined by Jack Christofides, Head of the Gang Suppression Force in Haiti, and Daniela Kroslak, Assistant Secretary-General for the United Nations Support Office in Haiti, the discussion focused on recent political and security developments in the country. Participants emphasized the importance of sustained and coordinated international support for progress in both security and political affairs.
Turkmenistan: On November 4, Kaha Imnadze, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Central Asia and Head of the United Nations Regional Centre for Preventive Diplomacy for Central Asia, met with Turkmenistan’s Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Myahri Byashimova, in Ashgabat. Their talks centered on enhancing cooperation in areas such as Women, Peace and Security, Youth, Peace and Security, counter-terrorism, and climate change. Imnadze expressed support for Turkmenistan’s initiative to designate 2028 as the Year of International Law, highlighting the UNRCCA’s readiness to assist in activities related to human rights and climate change.
Nigeria: Leonardo Santos Simão, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel, is visiting Abuja this week as part of his mandate to support an inclusive and credible electoral process for Nigeria’s upcoming 2027 elections. During his visit, Simão is meeting with representatives from various civil society organizations, including the West Africa Network for Peacebuilding and the Centre for Democracy and Development, to discuss ways to facilitate this electoral process.
Cyprus: The Technical Committee on Youth in Cyprus hosted an event on November 4, which brought together young people from across the island along with 13 experts from various fields including business, engineering, and diplomacy. María Ángela Holguín, the Personal Envoy of the Secretary-General on Cyprus, attended to support mentorship and networking opportunities aimed at fostering dialogue and trust among youth from different communities. The initiative received backing from the United Nations Good Offices Mission in Cyprus and involved collaboration with the Technical Committee on Economic and Commercial Affairs.
Libya: On November 3, Hanna Tetteh, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL), met with Vice President of the Presidential Council Abdullah Al-Lafi to discuss ongoing political, security, and economic developments in Libya. Their discussions included progress on the UNSMIL-facilitated political roadmap and the Smaller Convening Agreement, emphasizing the necessity of full implementation and endorsement by relevant institutions. They also addressed recent leadership changes in the Central Bank of Libya, underlining the importance of sound governance and financial stability.
