19 January 2026 · 32 photos
Davos 2026 - World Economic Forum Annual Meeting
UN Trade and Development Secretary-General Rebeca Grynspan participates in the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos, engaging in high-level dialogues, bilateral meetings and media engagements with global leaders, policymakers and experts. Her participation focused on the evolving global economic landscape, geopolitical risks, trade and investment dynamics, and the development challenges facing the Global South, highlighting the importance of multilateral cooperation and inclusive, sustainable growth in an increasingly fragmented world.
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The World Economic Forum in Davos
The World Economic Forum in Davos
Impressions from the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2026 in Davos-Klosters, Switzerland, 19 January. Copyright: World Economic Forum/CHeeney flickr-55050658058.jpg
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SG Rebeca Grynspan at High-Level Event on “Multilateralism 2.0” in Geneva
SG Rebeca Grynspan at High-Level Event on “Multilateralism 2.0” in Geneva
UN Trade and Development Secretary-General Rebeca Grynspan participates in a high-level event organized by the Permanent Mission of Switzerland to the United Nations in Geneva, focused on rethinking global cooperation in an era of heightened geopolitical tensions, financial constraints and competing narratives. Building on Geneva’s unique multilateral ecosystem and the momentum of the UN80 reform, the discussion explores how multilateralism can adapt to remain effective, agile and impactful.
The event examines risks and opportunities for global cooperation, highlighting the role of innovation, new funding models and strategic partnerships in delivering global public goods despite constrained resources, and outlining priorities for “Multilateralism 2.0.”
The meeting opened with remarks by Guy Parmelin, President of the Swiss Confederation in 2026 and Head of the Department of Economic Affairs, Education and Research.
Podium speakers included:
Ignazio Cassis, Federal Councillor and Head of the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs;
Guilherme de Aguilar Patriota, Permanent Representative of Brazil to the WTO;
Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of the World Health Organization;
Rebeca Grynspan, Secretary-General of UN Trade and Development;
Doreen Bogdan-Martin, Secretary-General of the International Telecommunication Union;
Nathalie Fontanet, Finance Minister of the Canton of Geneva;
James Manyika, Senior Vice-President, Google;
Sheba Croker, Managing Director, World Economic Forum.
The discussion was moderated by Dr. Adam Day, Head of the United Nations University Office in Geneva.
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SG Rebeca Grynspan at High-Level Event on “Multilateralism 2.0” in Geneva
SG Rebeca Grynspan at High-Level Event on “Multilateralism 2.0” in Geneva
UN Trade and Development Secretary-General Rebeca Grynspan participates in a high-level event organized by the Permanent Mission of Switzerland to the United Nations in Geneva, focused on rethinking global cooperation in an era of heightened geopolitical tensions, financial constraints and competing narratives. Building on Geneva’s unique multilateral ecosystem and the momentum of the UN80 reform, the discussion explores how multilateralism can adapt to remain effective, agile and impactful.
The event examines risks and opportunities for global cooperation, highlighting the role of innovation, new funding models and strategic partnerships in delivering global public goods despite constrained resources, and outlining priorities for “Multilateralism 2.0.”
The meeting opened with remarks by Guy Parmelin, President of the Swiss Confederation in 2026 and Head of the Department of Economic Affairs, Education and Research.
Podium speakers included:
Ignazio Cassis, Federal Councillor and Head of the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs;
Guilherme de Aguilar Patriota, Permanent Representative of Brazil to the WTO;
Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of the World Health Organization;
Rebeca Grynspan, Secretary-General of UN Trade and Development;
Doreen Bogdan-Martin, Secretary-General of the International Telecommunication Union;
Nathalie Fontanet, Finance Minister of the Canton of Geneva;
James Manyika, Senior Vice-President, Google;
Sheba Croker, Managing Director, World Economic Forum.
The discussion was moderated by Dr. Adam Day, Head of the United Nations University Office in Geneva.
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SG Rebeca Grynspan at High-Level Event on “Multilateralism 2.0” in Geneva
SG Rebeca Grynspan at High-Level Event on “Multilateralism 2.0” in Geneva
UN Trade and Development Secretary-General Rebeca Grynspan participates in a high-level event organized by the Permanent Mission of Switzerland to the United Nations in Geneva, focused on rethinking global cooperation in an era of heightened geopolitical tensions, financial constraints and competing narratives. Building on Geneva’s unique multilateral ecosystem and the momentum of the UN80 reform, the discussion explores how multilateralism can adapt to remain effective, agile and impactful.
The event examines risks and opportunities for global cooperation, highlighting the role of innovation, new funding models and strategic partnerships in delivering global public goods despite constrained resources, and outlining priorities for “Multilateralism 2.0.”
The meeting opened with remarks by Guy Parmelin, President of the Swiss Confederation in 2026 and Head of the Department of Economic Affairs, Education and Research.
Podium speakers included:
Ignazio Cassis, Federal Councillor and Head of the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs;
Guilherme de Aguilar Patriota, Permanent Representative of Brazil to the WTO;
Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of the World Health Organization;
Rebeca Grynspan, Secretary-General of UN Trade and Development;
Doreen Bogdan-Martin, Secretary-General of the International Telecommunication Union;
Nathalie Fontanet, Finance Minister of the Canton of Geneva;
James Manyika, Senior Vice-President, Google;
Sheba Croker, Managing Director, World Economic Forum.
The discussion was moderated by Dr. Adam Day, Head of the United Nations University Office in Geneva.
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SG Rebeca Grynspan at High-Level Event on “Multilateralism 2.0” in Geneva
SG Rebeca Grynspan at High-Level Event on “Multilateralism 2.0” in Geneva
UN Trade and Development Secretary-General Rebeca Grynspan participates in a high-level event organized by the Permanent Mission of Switzerland to the United Nations in Geneva, focused on rethinking global cooperation in an era of heightened geopolitical tensions, financial constraints and competing narratives. Building on Geneva’s unique multilateral ecosystem and the momentum of the UN80 reform, the discussion explores how multilateralism can adapt to remain effective, agile and impactful.
The event examines risks and opportunities for global cooperation, highlighting the role of innovation, new funding models and strategic partnerships in delivering global public goods despite constrained resources, and outlining priorities for “Multilateralism 2.0.”
The meeting opened with remarks by Guy Parmelin, President of the Swiss Confederation in 2026 and Head of the Department of Economic Affairs, Education and Research.
Podium speakers included:
Ignazio Cassis, Federal Councillor and Head of the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs;
Guilherme de Aguilar Patriota, Permanent Representative of Brazil to the WTO;
Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of the World Health Organization;
Rebeca Grynspan, Secretary-General of UN Trade and Development;
Doreen Bogdan-Martin, Secretary-General of the International Telecommunication Union;
Nathalie Fontanet, Finance Minister of the Canton of Geneva;
James Manyika, Senior Vice-President, Google;
Sheba Croker, Managing Director, World Economic Forum.
The discussion was moderated by Dr. Adam Day, Head of the United Nations University Office in Geneva.
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SG Rebeca Grynspan at High-Level Event on “Multilateralism 2.0” in Geneva
SG Rebeca Grynspan at High-Level Event on “Multilateralism 2.0” in Geneva
UN Trade and Development Secretary-General Rebeca Grynspan participates in a high-level event organized by the Permanent Mission of Switzerland to the United Nations in Geneva, focused on rethinking global cooperation in an era of heightened geopolitical tensions, financial constraints and competing narratives. Building on Geneva’s unique multilateral ecosystem and the momentum of the UN80 reform, the discussion explores how multilateralism can adapt to remain effective, agile and impactful.
The event examines risks and opportunities for global cooperation, highlighting the role of innovation, new funding models and strategic partnerships in delivering global public goods despite constrained resources, and outlining priorities for “Multilateralism 2.0.”
The meeting opened with remarks by Guy Parmelin, President of the Swiss Confederation in 2026 and Head of the Department of Economic Affairs, Education and Research.
Podium speakers included:
Ignazio Cassis, Federal Councillor and Head of the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs;
Guilherme de Aguilar Patriota, Permanent Representative of Brazil to the WTO;
Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of the World Health Organization;
Rebeca Grynspan, Secretary-General of UN Trade and Development;
Doreen Bogdan-Martin, Secretary-General of the International Telecommunication Union;
Nathalie Fontanet, Finance Minister of the Canton of Geneva;
James Manyika, Senior Vice-President, Google;
Sheba Croker, Managing Director, World Economic Forum.
The discussion was moderated by Dr. Adam Day, Head of the United Nations University Office in Geneva.
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SG Rebeca Grynspan at Foreign Policy–Doha Forum Event in Davos
SG Rebeca Grynspan at Foreign Policy–Doha Forum Event in Davos
UN Trade and Development Secretary-General Rebeca Grynspan participates in the Foreign Policy event held in partnership with the Doha Forum on the margins of the World Economic Forum in Davos. The session, titled “Rethinking Risk: How Geopolitical Shifts are Shaping International Business and Finance,” explored how evolving geopolitical dynamics are influencing global markets, investment decisions and financial stability, and the implications for development and international cooperation. flickr-55050661153.jpg
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SG Rebeca Grynspan Interview with CCTV at Davos
SG Rebeca Grynspan Interview with CCTV at Davos
UN Trade and Development Secretary-General Rebeca Grynspan gives an interview to CCTV on the margins of the World Economic Forum in Davos, sharing perspectives on global trade dynamics, geopolitical risks and the implications for development, investment and international cooperation. flickr-55050740929.jpg
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SG Rebeca Grynspan Meets Bangladesh Special Envoy at Davos
SG Rebeca Grynspan Meets Bangladesh Special Envoy at Davos
UN Trade and Development Secretary-General Rebeca Grynspan holds a bilateral meeting with H.E. Mr. Lutfey Siddiqi, Special Envoy to the Chief Adviser of the Government of Bangladesh, on the margins of the World Economic Forum in Davos. The discussion focused on trade, development priorities and opportunities for cooperation to support inclusive and sustainable growth. flickr-55050655393.jpg
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SG Rebeca Grynspan Meets Saudi Minister of Commerce at Davos
SG Rebeca Grynspan Meets Saudi Minister of Commerce at Davos
UN Trade and Development Secretary-General Rebeca Grynspan holds a bilateral meeting with H.E. Mr. Majid Al-Kasabi, Minister of Commerce of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, on the margins of the World Economic Forum in Davos. The discussion focused on trade, commerce and opportunities to strengthen cooperation in support of inclusive and sustainable development. flickr-55049542417.jpg
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SG Rebeca Grynspan Meets Saudi Minister of Commerce at Davos
SG Rebeca Grynspan Meets Saudi Minister of Commerce at Davos
UN Trade and Development Secretary-General Rebeca Grynspan holds a bilateral meeting with H.E. Mr. Majid Al-Kasabi, Minister of Commerce of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, on the margins of the World Economic Forum in Davos. The discussion focused on trade, commerce and opportunities to strengthen cooperation in support of inclusive and sustainable development. flickr-55050701759.jpg
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SG Rebeca Grynspan Meets UNFPA Executive Director at Davos
SG Rebeca Grynspan Meets UNFPA Executive Director at Davos
UN Trade and Development Secretary-General Rebeca Grynspan holds a bilateral meeting with Diene Keita, Executive Director of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), on the margins of the World Economic Forum in Davos. The exchange focused on strengthening collaboration across the UN system and advancing inclusive, people-centred development outcomes. flickr-55050809030.jpg
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SG Rebeca Grynspan Meets Tunisia’s Minister of Economy at Davos
SG Rebeca Grynspan Meets Tunisia’s Minister of Economy at Davos
UN Trade and Development Secretary-General Rebeca Grynspan meets with H.E. Mr. Samir Abdelhafidh, Minister of Economy of Tunisia, on the margins of the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos. flickr-55052265690.jpg
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SG Rebeca Grynspan Meets Oxfam International Executive Director at Davos
SG Rebeca Grynspan Meets Oxfam International Executive Director at Davos
UN Trade and Development Secretary-General Rebeca Grynspan meets with Mr. Amitabh Behar, Executive Director of Oxfam International, on the margins of the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos. flickr-55051920271.jpg
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SG Rebeca Grynspan with Tom Fletcher at Davos
SG Rebeca Grynspan with Tom Fletcher at Davos
UN Trade and Development Secretary-General Rebeca Grynspan meets with Tom Fletcher, Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator at OCHA, on the margins of the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos. flickr-55052262675.jpg
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SG Rebeca Grynspan Meets President of Latvia at Davos
SG Rebeca Grynspan Meets President of Latvia at Davos
UN Trade and Development Secretary-General Rebeca Grynspan meets with H.E. Edgars Rinkēvičs, President of the Republic of Latvia, on the margins of the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos. flickr-55052105078.jpg
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SG Rebeca Grynspan Meets WTO Director-General at Davos
SG Rebeca Grynspan Meets WTO Director-General at Davos
UN Trade and Development Secretary-General Rebeca Grynspan meets with Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO), on the margins of the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos. flickr-55052184619.jpg
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SG Rebeca Grynspan Meets Panama Ministers at Davos
SG Rebeca Grynspan Meets Panama Ministers at Davos
UN Trade and Development Secretary-General Rebeca Grynspan meets with Mr. Julio Moltó, Minister of Commerce of Panama, and Mr. Javier Eduardo Martínez-Acha Vásquez, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Panama, on the margins of the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos. flickr-55052099993.jpg
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SG Rebeca Grynspan Meets Eurasia Group President at Davos
SG Rebeca Grynspan Meets Eurasia Group President at Davos
UN Trade and Development Secretary-General Rebeca Grynspan meets with Mr. Ian Bremmer, President of Eurasia Group, on the margins of the World Economic Forum in Davos. Their exchange focused on geopolitical risk, global economic trends and the implications for trade, investment and development in an increasingly fragmented world. flickr-55050829210.jpg
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SG Rebeca Grynspan at “Economies Beyond the Shock Cycle”
SG Rebeca Grynspan at “Economies Beyond the Shock Cycle”
UN Trade and Development Secretary-General Rebeca Grynspan participates in the “Economies Beyond the Shock Cycle” stakeholder dialogue at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2026 in Davos-Klosters, Switzerland. Held on 21 January 2026 at the Congress Centre – Spotlight (Zone B), the session focused on economic resilience and how countries can move beyond recurring shocks toward more stable and inclusive growth paths.
The discussion brought together:
Faisal Alibrahim, Minister of Economy and Planning of Saudi Arabia;
John Micklethwait, Editor-in-Chief, Bloomberg;
Marta Kos, Commissioner for Enlargement, European Commission;
Mian Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, Prime Minister of Pakistan;
Nawaf Salam, President of the Council of Ministers of Lebanon.
Copyright: World Economic Forum / Valeriano Di Domenico
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SG Rebeca Grynspan at “Economies Beyond the Shock Cycle”
SG Rebeca Grynspan at “Economies Beyond the Shock Cycle”
UN Trade and Development Secretary-General Rebeca Grynspan participates in the “Economies Beyond the Shock Cycle” stakeholder dialogue at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2026 in Davos-Klosters, Switzerland. Held on 21 January 2026 at the Congress Centre – Spotlight (Zone B), the session focused on economic resilience and how countries can move beyond recurring shocks toward more stable and inclusive growth paths.
The discussion brought together:
Faisal Alibrahim, Minister of Economy and Planning of Saudi Arabia;
John Micklethwait, Editor-in-Chief, Bloomberg;
Marta Kos, Commissioner for Enlargement, European Commission;
Mian Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, Prime Minister of Pakistan;
Nawaf Salam, President of the Council of Ministers of Lebanon.
Copyright: World Economic Forum / Valeriano Di Domenico
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SG Rebeca Grynspan at “Economies Beyond the Shock Cycle”
SG Rebeca Grynspan at “Economies Beyond the Shock Cycle”
UN Trade and Development Secretary-General Rebeca Grynspan participates in the “Economies Beyond the Shock Cycle” stakeholder dialogue at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2026 in Davos-Klosters, Switzerland. Held on 21 January 2026 at the Congress Centre – Spotlight (Zone B), the session focused on economic resilience and how countries can move beyond recurring shocks toward more stable and inclusive growth paths.
The discussion brought together:
Faisal Alibrahim, Minister of Economy and Planning of Saudi Arabia;
John Micklethwait, Editor-in-Chief, Bloomberg;
Marta Kos, Commissioner for Enlargement, European Commission;
Mian Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, Prime Minister of Pakistan;
Nawaf Salam, President of the Council of Ministers of Lebanon.
Copyright: World Economic Forum / Valeriano Di Domenico
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SG Rebeca Grynspan at “Economies Beyond the Shock Cycle”
SG Rebeca Grynspan at “Economies Beyond the Shock Cycle”
UN Trade and Development Secretary-General Rebeca Grynspan participates in the “Economies Beyond the Shock Cycle” stakeholder dialogue at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2026 in Davos-Klosters, Switzerland. Held on 21 January 2026 at the Congress Centre – Spotlight (Zone B), the session focused on economic resilience and how countries can move beyond recurring shocks toward more stable and inclusive growth paths.
The discussion brought together:
Faisal Alibrahim, Minister of Economy and Planning of Saudi Arabia;
John Micklethwait, Editor-in-Chief, Bloomberg;
Marta Kos, Commissioner for Enlargement, European Commission;
Mian Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, Prime Minister of Pakistan;
Nawaf Salam, President of the Council of Ministers of Lebanon.
Copyright: World Economic Forum / Valeriano Di Domenico
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SG Rebeca Grynspan at “Economies Beyond the Shock Cycle”
SG Rebeca Grynspan at “Economies Beyond the Shock Cycle”
UN Trade and Development Secretary-General Rebeca Grynspan participates in the “Economies Beyond the Shock Cycle” stakeholder dialogue at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2026 in Davos-Klosters, Switzerland. Held on 21 January 2026 at the Congress Centre – Spotlight (Zone B), the session focused on economic resilience and how countries can move beyond recurring shocks toward more stable and inclusive growth paths.
The discussion brought together:
Faisal Alibrahim, Minister of Economy and Planning of Saudi Arabia;
John Micklethwait, Editor-in-Chief, Bloomberg;
Marta Kos, Commissioner for Enlargement, European Commission;
Mian Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, Prime Minister of Pakistan;
Nawaf Salam, President of the Council of Ministers of Lebanon.
Copyright: World Economic Forum / Valeriano Di Domenico
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SG Rebeca Grynspan Meets Egypt’s Minister of Planning at Davos
SG Rebeca Grynspan Meets Egypt’s Minister of Planning at Davos
UN Trade and Development Secretary-General Rebeca Grynspan meets with H.E. Dr. Rania Al-Mashat, Minister of Planning, Economic Development and International Cooperation of Egypt, on the margins of the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos. flickr-55055356933.jpg
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SG Rebeca Grynspan Meets Finland’s Minister for Foreign Trade and Development at Davos
SG Rebeca Grynspan Meets Finland’s Minister for Foreign Trade and Development at Davos
UN Trade and Development Secretary-General Rebeca Grynspan meets with H.E. Mr. Ville Tavio, Minister for Foreign Trade and Development of Finland, on the margins of the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos. flickr-55055433844.jpg
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SG Rebeca Grynspan Meets Brazil’s Minister of Planning at Davos
SG Rebeca Grynspan Meets Brazil’s Minister of Planning at Davos
UN Trade and Development Secretary-General Rebeca Grynspan meets with H.E. Ms. Esther Dweck, Minister of Planning of Brazil, on the margins of the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos. flickr-55054272592.jpg
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SG Rebeca Grynspan Meets Thailand’s Minister of Foreign Affairs
SG Rebeca Grynspan Meets Thailand’s Minister of Foreign Affairs
UN Trade and Development Secretary-General Rebeca Grynspan meets with Mr. Sihasak Phuangketkeow, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Thailand. flickr-55055529530.jpg
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SG Rebeca Grynspan Meets President of Sierra Leone
SG Rebeca Grynspan Meets President of Sierra Leone
UN Trade and Development Secretary-General Rebeca Grynspan meets with H.E. Julius Maada Bio, President of the Republic of Sierra Leone, to discuss development priorities, trade and investment challenges, and opportunities for strengthened cooperation in support of inclusive and sustainable growth. flickr-55055183576.jpg
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SG Rebeca Grynspan Meets President of Sierra Leone
SG Rebeca Grynspan Meets President of Sierra Leone
UN Trade and Development Secretary-General Rebeca Grynspan meets with H.E. Julius Maada Bio, President of the Republic of Sierra Leone, to discuss development priorities, trade and investment challenges, and opportunities for strengthened cooperation in support of inclusive and sustainable growth. flickr-55054276867.jpg
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SG Rebeca Grynspan Meets DRC Deputy Minister at Davos
SG Rebeca Grynspan Meets DRC Deputy Minister at Davos
UN Trade and Development Secretary-General Rebeca Grynspan meets with Ms. Noëlla Ayeganagato Nakwipone, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation, Francophonie and the Congolese Diaspora of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, on the margins of the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos. flickr-55056507306.jpg
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SG Rebeca Grynspan Meets International Crisis Group President at Davos
SG Rebeca Grynspan Meets International Crisis Group President at Davos
UN Trade and Development Secretary-General Rebeca Grynspan meets with Ms. Comfort Ero, President and Chief Executive Officer of the International Crisis Group, on the margins of the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos. flickr-55056507936.jpg
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