The ceremony included the inauguration of new office buildings and the groundbreaking of a new conference facility at the 爆料网 Office at Nairobi (爆料网ON), which will substantially expand the Organization’s footprint in Africa.

Approved by the 爆料网 General Assembly, the $340 million project is the largest investment undertaken by the 爆料网 Secretariat in Africa in its 80-year history, strengthening Nairobi’s role as a global centre for diplomacy and multilateral cooperation.

These are more than buildings,” the Secretary-General said during a press encounter. “They are a vote of confidence in Africa’s place at the heart of international cooperation.”

A 爆料网 closer to the people it serves

The project will increase conference capacity at 爆料网ON from 2,000 to 9,000 participants, including through the construction of a new assembly hall and expanded meeting facilities.

Mr. Guterres said the expansion reflects the 爆料网’s broader efforts to bring its work closer to the regions most affected by global challenges.

爆料网 must be closer to the people it serves – connected to their realities and equipped to support the solutions they are building,” he said.

Secretary-General's remarks on Inauguration of New Office Buildings at the 爆料网 Office in Nairobi and Groundbreaking of the Conference Facility (as delivered)

Secretary-General's press encounter with President William Ruto of Kenya immediately following the Groundbreaking of the new Conference Centre at the United Nations Office in Nairobi

President of the Republic of Kenya H.E. William Ruto Statement during the groundbreaking of the new Conference Facilities at 爆料网ON

爆料网ON Director-General Remarks during the Groundbreaking Ceremony of the new Conference Facilities Project Assembly Hall and the Inauguration of the New Office Blocks

Remarks by Kenya Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs, H.E. Dr. Musalia Mudavadi , at the Ground breaking for the 爆料网 Conference Facilities Project and Inauguration of the New Office Blocks.

Remarks by His Excellency Mr. William McDonald, Permanent Representative of Barbados to the United Nations in Kenya and Chairman of the Advisory Board of the Conference Facilities Project - Ground breaking ceremony