Slovakia, Oman, Occupied Palestinian Territory & other topics

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Published Jun 22, 2024

Noon briefing by Farhan Haq, Deputy Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.

Highlights:
- Slovakia
- Oman
- Occupied Palestinian Territory
- UNRWA
- Ukraine
- Security Council/Ukraine
- Central African Republic
- Nigeria
- Rwanda
- Burundi
- Haiti
- Brazil
- Darien Gap
- Senior Personnel Announcement
- Day of Families
- Guest
- Briefing Tomorrow

SLOVAKIA
The Secretary-General strongly condemns the shocking attack carried out today against the Prime Minister of Slovakia, Robert Fico.
The Secretary-General’s thoughts are with the Prime Minister and his loved ones at this difficult moment.

OMAN
The Secretary-General met in Muscat today with Sayyid Badr bin Hamad bin Hamood Albusaidi, Foreign Minister of the Sultanate of Oman.
The Secretary-General recognized Oman’s leadership in promoting dialogue and multilateral cooperation in the region and beyond, including in Yemen. The Secretary-General and the Foreign Minister also discussed developments in Gaza, as well as ongoing developments in Yemen.
Later that morning, the Secretary-General met with His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, Sultan of Oman. The Secretary-General thanked the Sultan for his active personal commitment to promoting dialogue and diplomacy throughout the region and beyond. Among other issues of mutual concern, the Secretary-General and the Sultan discussed efforts in Gaza to secure an immediate ceasefire, the release of hostages and delivery of humanitarian aid. 
And yesterday in Oman, the Secretary-General visited the National Museum of Oman and then Youth Center of Muscat, which works in partnership with UNESCO and World Intellectual Property Organization. During the Youth Center tour, the Secretary-General saw how young people are given opportunities to create start-up companies, learn about new technologies and engage in creative activities.

Full highlights:
https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/noon-briefing-highlight?date%5Bvalue%5D%5Bdate%5D=15%20May%202024