Opening Ceremony - World Investment Forum 201…

Grand Opening of the World Investment Forum 2018 The opening ceremony will take place in the presence of the highest-level representation from the host country, Switzerland, UNCTAD member States, the global business community, as well as other investment stakeholders and international organizations. Opening Statements: • Dr. Mukhisa Kituyi, Secretary-General, UNCTAD (welcome statement) • H.E. Mr. Alain Berset, President of the Swiss Confederation • H.E. Ms. María Fernanda Espinosa Garcés, President, 73rd Session of the General Assembly, United Nations • Ms. Amina Mohammed, Deputy Secretary-General, United Nations • Mr. Michael Møller, Director-General, United Nations Office at Geneva • Ms. Gabriela Cuevas Barron, President, Inter-Parliamentary Union • Ms. Nandini Sukumar, CEO, World Federation of Exchanges Guests of Honour: • H.E. Mr. Armen Sarkissian, President of the Republic of Armenia • H.E. Mr. Mokgweetsi E.K. Masisi, President of the Republic of Botswana • H.E. Mr. Khaltmaagiin Battulga, President of Mongolia • H.E. Mr. Hage Geingob, President of the Republic of Namibia • H.E. Mr. Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo Hun Sen, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Cambodia • H.R.H. Princess Astrid of Belgium World Investment Forum 2018