ESCWA Executive Secretary Mohamed Ali Alhakim invited Lebanese President Michel Aoun to inaugurate the 30th Ministerial Session of ESCWA that will be held in Beirut on 27 and 28 June 2018.
 
During his visit to the Presidential Palace in Baabda on 8 June, Mr. Alhakim discussed with President Aoun the work of ESCWA and congratulated him on successful parliamentary elections under his leadership.
 
President Aoun praised the return of the highest body of ESCWA to Beirut and wished his guest all the success in achieving the regional commission’s goals in the region.