17 June 2026 · 8 photos
Group of 77 and China – Handover
The Group of 77 and China – Handover Ceremony took place on Tuesday, 28 January 2025, in Room XVII at the Palais des Nations in Geneva, Switzerland. This significant event marked the official transfer of the Chairmanship of the Group of 77 and China.
During the ceremony, the Kingdom of Cambodia, represented by H.E. Prasith Suon, Ambassador and Permanent Representative, handed over the leadership to the Republic of Peru. The new Chairmanship was accepted by Mr. Cristobal Melgar, Chargé d’Affaires a.i. of Peru, signifying a continued commitment to fostering multilateral cooperation among developing nations.
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Group of 77 and China – Handover 8
Group of 77 and China – Handover 8
C. Melgar, Charge d'Affaires a.i. of the Permanent Mission of the Republic of Peru, is pictured during the Group of 77 and China handover event on January 28, 2025. He is seated at a conference table, wearing a suit and tie, with a headset over his ear and a microphone in front of him. His nameplate, prominently displayed, identifies his role and country representation. group-of-77-and-china--handover_54293054315_o.jpg
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Group of 77 and China – Handover 7
Group of 77 and China – Handover 7
A wide shot captures delegates attending the Handover Ceremony for the Chairmanship of the Group of 77 and China in a large, modern conference hall. The main screen prominently displays the event title and a speaker, while numerous representatives from member countries like Viet Nam and Venezuela are seated at their desks. This formal diplomatic gathering, held on 28 January 2025, reflects the collaborative environment of international discussions on trade and development. group-of-77-and-china--handover_54292863854_o.jpg
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Group of 77 and China – Handover 6
Group of 77 and China – Handover 6
Officials participate in the "Group of 77 and China – Handover 6" event, held on January 28, 2025. H.E. Ambassador P. Suon, Permanent Representative of the Kingdom of Cambodia and Chair of the Group of 77 & China, is prominently seated at the conference table. He is joined by the Assistant Secretary-General of UNCTAD and other delegates, including the Head of the Liaison Group, in a formal UN setting. group-of-77-and-china--handover_54292876543_o.jpg
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Group of 77 and China – Handover 5
Group of 77 and China – Handover 5
The Handover Ceremony of the Chairmanship of the Group of 77 and China takes place in Geneva on 28 January 2025. The UNCTAD Assistant Secretary-General is seen speaking, both live at the main table and on a large display screen to the left. Another screen to the right prominently features the event's title and date. Various officials, including H.E. Aso P. Suon, are seated at the conference table alongside the UNCTAD representative. group-of-77-and-china--handover_54291745377_o.jpg
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Group of 77 and China – Handover 4
Group of 77 and China – Handover 4
Three officials in suits are pictured during a ceremonial handover for the Group of 77 and China, dated January 28, 2025. The man on the right is seen transferring a symbolic wooden object, adorned with red ribbons, to the man in the center, while a third official observes on the left. This event likely signifies a formal transition of leadership or responsibility within the group. group-of-77-and-china--handover_54293054280_o.jpg
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Group of 77 and China – Handover 3
Group of 77 and China – Handover 3
This image captures delegates at the Group of 77 and China handover event on January 28, 2025. In the foreground, a man with a grey beard and glasses, dressed in a blue suit and red tie, observes attentively from his seat at a conference table, with a microphone in front of him. Behind him, another delegate takes notes, while a blue UN banner is partially visible on the right, indicating the international forum. group-of-77-and-china--handover_54292863944_o.jpg
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Group of 77 and China – Handover 2
Group of 77 and China – Handover 2
H.E. Ambassador P. Suon, Permanent Representative of the Kingdom of Cambodia and Chair of the Group of 77 & China, addresses participants at a formal meeting. He is captured speaking into a microphone, with a nameplate clearly identifying his prominent roles. This image, taken on January 28, 2025, depicts a session during the Group of 77 and China Handover event in a UN conference setting. group-of-77-and-china--handover_54292863799_o.jpg
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Group of 77 and China – Handover 1
Group of 77 and China – Handover 1
UNCTAD Deputy Secretary-General Pedro Manuel Moreno addresses participants during the Group of 77 and China handover ceremony on January 28, 2025. Moreno, wearing a blue suit and red tie, is seen from the chest up, with his official nameplate visible in the foreground. He looks directly at the camera in a formal conference setting. group-of-77-and-china--handover_54292863794_o.jpg
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