Source: United Nations (video statements)
Secretary-General António Guterres today (31 Mar) welcomed New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani to his office at UN Headquarters and thanked the Mayor for the outstanding relationship and support received from the host city.
Noting the critical role that cities play in today’s world, the Secretary-General discussed with the Mayor how to deepen the cooperation with the City of New York.
After the meeting, Mamdani said, “we are so proud to be the host city of the United Nations, and we’re proud at what it represents, which is the fact that we are part of something larger than just ourselves.”
Mamdani said, “this is a city where more than 3 million New Yorkers were born outside of this country, myself included. And the United Nations is something that we are proud to welcome each and every day. And we’re excited to continue that partnership.”
In a readout of the meeting, the Secretary-General said he looks forward “to continuing the dialogue between the United Nations and New York City.”