Kaljulaida was appointed to this newly created position for two years.
“The well-being of women, children and adolescents and their access to health care, along with the fight against climate change, are the two biggest challenges facing countries around the world in the coming decades,” Kaljulaida said.
During the meeting, Kaljulaida and Gutērres also discussed other issues, including the Estonian Presidency of the UN Security Council. Estonia, a non-permanent member of the Security Council, holds the Presidency of the Council in June.
It has already been reported that Calyulaide began a four-day working visit to the United States on Monday, during which she will chair a UN Security Council meeting.
The situation of children in conflict zones will be discussed at the UN Security Council meeting chaired by the President of Estonia. She is also scheduled to meet with representatives of the United Nations International Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and other UN agencies.
On Wednesday and Thursday, the President of Estonia will be in Washington, where he will meet with World Bank leaders and take part in a think tank. Atlantic Council (The Atlantic Council) a The Heritage Foundation discussions.
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