On June 5, The Association of Foreign Press Correspondents in the United States (AFPC-USA) hosted an event featuring His Excellency, Mr. Dennis Francis, the President of the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), at the University Club in New York City.
UNGA serves as the principal policy-making body of the organization. Consisting of all Member States, it offers a unique platform for multilateral discussions on the entire range of international issues outlined in the United Nations Charter. Each of the 193 Member States has an equal vote in the assembly—and all of them play a part in peacemaking efforts dedicated to the principle of multilateralism, a principle of participation by world governments.

President Francis is a leader focused on issues of peace and security, sustainability, and the role of multilateralism in the UN agenda, particularly at a time when climate change poses significant threats to humanity. He has dedicated nearly 40 years to the Diplomatic Service of Trinidad and Tobago, serving as an ambassador for 18 consecutive years until his mandatory retirement in 2016. He is distinguished as the country’s longest-serving ambassador. Prior to leaving his position as Director of Multilateral Relations, he served as Senior Adviser to the Minister for Foreign Affairs, handling various multilateral issues, including climate change and negotiations on the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

The event was moderated by AFPC-USA Executive Board member Mitzi Perdue, a journalist of 44 years who has reported extensively on Ukraine as a war correspondent.

AFPC-USA is solely responsible for the content of this educational program.

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