UNITED NATIONS POPULATION FUND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR PAYS COURTESY CALL

29/03/2017

The Honourable Attorney-General, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum, today received a courtesy call from the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Executive Director, Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin.

In receiving the UNFPA Executive Director on behalf of the Fijian Government, the Attorney-General expressed Fiji’s desire to work closely with the UNFPA in the areas of education, healthcare, youth engagement, and women and girls’ empowerment.

During the meeting, Dr. Osotimehin outlined the scope of the UNFPA’s work with Pacific Island Countries and commended the Fijian Government on their strong relationship with the UNFPA. The Attorney-General assured Fiji’s continued partnership and keen desire to work with the UNFPA to assist the Fijian people and the citizens of other Pacific Island Countries.