13 December 2023 – the g7+ Secretariat and the United Nations in Timor-Leste signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) today to further expand partnership in promoting peace, stability and sustainable development in Timor-Leste and other g7+ member states.
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The signing ceremony was attended by representative of the UN Agencies in Timor-Leste namely WHO, UNICEF, WFP, UNFPA, UN WOMEN, UNESCO, UNDP, IOM, ILO that have offices in Timor-Leste.Â
In his opening remarks, Dr. Helder da Costa General Secretary of g7+ emphasized the indispensable role that the UN plays in critical service delivery and peacebuilding in g7+ countries. He expressed his hope that the signing of this MoU will mark a new chapter in the partnership with the UN, its agencies, and missions here in Timor-Leste, aiming to collectively advocate for the promotion of the aspirations of Agenda 2030.
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Ms. Funmi Balogun, the UN Residence Coordinator, highlighted that the MoU will allow both the UN and the g7+ to have a convening partnership to support the government of Timor-Leste implementing an integrated development system. She called the signing of the MoU a historic moment as it manifests concerted partnership of the UN system in Timor-Leste with the g7+.
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Representatives of the UN agencies in Timor-Leste welcome the signing of Partnership MoU between the UN and the g7+. They expressed their support to realize the goals outlines in the MoU.
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The g7+ Secretariat and the Office of the UN Resident Coordinator will soon convene to brainstorm on the operationalization of the MoU. END.Â
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Helche Silvester
Media and Communication Officer
The g7+ Secretariat
Helche.silvester@g7plus.orgÂ