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UNIDO’s panel session at St. Petersburg International Economic Forum 2019 focused on elevating women’s leadership in large businesses to foster economic growth

SAINT-PETERSBURG, 6 June 2019 – The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), in cooperation with the Council of the Eurasian Women’s Forum established und
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UNIDO explores enhanced cooperation with Russian counterparts

MOSCOW, 5 June 2019 – a delegation from UNIDO led by its Director General LI Yong held fruitful bilateral meetings in Moscow to discuss achievements and challenges related to ongoing technical cooperation projects and potential areas for new joint activities.
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Ensuring industrial safety conference opens in Vienna

VIENNA, 30 May 2019 – The International Conference ‘Ensuring Industrial Safety: the role of governments, regulations, standards and new technologies’, which is co-organized by the
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UNIDO and WAHO to support development of ECOWAS pharmaceutical industry

VIENNA, 27 May 2019 – The Director General of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), LI Yong, has signed a Relationship Agreement with the Director General of t
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Mission to Italy

ROME, 15 May 2019 – The Director General of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) LI Yong spoke at the opening ceremony of the ‘International Cooperation Expo: job creation and innovation for sustainable development’ (EXCO 2019), which was organized under the patronage of the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation, the European Commission and IFAD.

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Chief Executives Board meeting in Geneva

GENEVA, 10 MAY 2019 - UNIDO Director General LI Yong attended the Chief Executives Board meeting hosted by the International Labour Organization.<
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Mission to Peru

LIMA, 12 June 2019 – The Director General held a productive meeting with Salvador del Solar, the Prime Minister of Peru.
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Mission to Russia

MOSCOW, 5 June 2019 – a delegation from the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) led by its Director General LI Yong held fruitful bilateral meetings in Moscow to discuss achievements and challenges related to ongoing technical cooperation projects and potential areas for new joint activities.

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CENTRAL ASIAN GROUP - MEETING

VIENNA, 31 May 2019 – Director General LI Yong met with Ambassador Kairat Sarybay, <
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UKRAINE - FAREWELL

VIENNA, 31 May 2019 – Ambassador Ihor Prokopchuk, Permanent Representative of Ukraine to UNIDO, paid his farewell visit to Director General LI Yong.

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SOUTH AFRICA - FAREWELL

VIENNA, 31 May 2019 – Ambassador Tebogo Joseph Seokolo, Permanent Representative of South Africa to UNIDO, paid his farewell visit to Director General LI Yong.
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The Director General LI attended the Celebration of the 40th anniversary of the Vienna International Centre

VIENNA, 28 May 2019 – Director General LI Yong attended the Celebration of the fortieth anniversary of the Vienna International Centre.
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Speech at SPIEF 2019

On behalf of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), I would like to warmly welcome you at this panel session jointly organized by UNIDO and our honorable Russian partners – the Council of the Eurasian Women’s Forum established under the Federation Council of the Federal Assembly, the Ministry of Industry and Trade, and the Roscongress Foundation. Today’s session is devoted to the topic of “Women executives in building successful business models”. This is a topic which is particularly relevant in the context of our common aspiration to attain inclusive and sustainable development on the global, regional and national level.
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Speech at Hannover Messe 2019

I am pleased to welcome you all to the stand of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) at Hannover Messe. I thank you for the efforts and costs you have taken on you to ensure to be with us at this important event which is considered the world’s largest industrial fair.
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UNIDO Director General LI Yong's Opening Remarks at the 2019 International Women's Day event titled "Men as Champions of Gender Equality"

On behalf of UNIDO, it is a great pleasure for me to welcome you to our joint celebration of International Women’s Day.
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UNIDO Director General opening speech at the Promotional Event: UNIDO as a Global Platform for the Promotion of Women's Economic Empowerment – Initiatives in Europe and Central Asia

On behalf of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), I would like to warmly welcome you to the Vienna International Centre.
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On World Environment Day, UNIDO says: let's #BeatPlasticPollution

Message from the Director General of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) on the occasion of World Environment Day 2018 and in advance of World Oceans Day 2018.
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Speech at Hannover Messe 2018

(As prepared for delivery) Ladies and Gentlemen, Colleagues and Collaborators, I am delighted to welcome you all, as exhibitors and participants, to the stand of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) at Hannover Messe. I congratulate you all for your participation in this important event. Many of you have traveled long distances to be here and to promote your joint work with UNIDO, which serves to remind us all of the importance of our work and collaboration.
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Meeting with Jerzy Kwieciński, Secretary of State in the Ministry of Economic Development of Poland - 27 March

2016-DG at launching ceremony of Botanical gardens in Marrakech

2016-DG Li at meeting organized by the Ministry of Production of Peru

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