Delegates in the UN adopting new ways of working while building on a strong tradition of dialogue and collaboration to fight COVID-19

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres in his message on the first observance of Interntional Delegates Day, 25 April 2020, said the delegates who represent their country at the United Nations are rising to the challenge of COVID-19, adopting new ways of working while building on a strong tradition of dialogue and collaboration.

The full text of his message reads:

We mark this first observance of International Delegates Day at a time when international cooperation has never been more important.

The COVID-19 pandemic demands united responses from all, without stigma and with a particular focus on the most vulnerable. 

The delegates who represent their country at the United Nations are rising to the challenge, adopting new ways of working while building on a strong tradition of dialogue and collaboration.

I look forward to continuing our partnership as we strive to save lives, reduce human suffering and build a more peaceful, sustainable and equitable world for all.