From 2 to 4 July 2024, the United Nations Legal Counsel, Mr. Miguel de Serpa Soares, visited Geneva, Switzerland, for his annual meeting with the Members of the International Law Commission. In his address, the Legal Counsel informed the Members of the Commission comprehensively about developments in international law at the United Nations and the activities of his Office. ÌýIn accordance with established tradition, the statementÌýwas followed by a questions and answers session with the Members of the Commission.
The Legal Counsel seized the opportunity of his presence in Geneva to meet with a number of his colleagues, including the High Commissioner for Human Rights, Mr. Volker Türk, the High Commissioner for Refugees, Mr. Filipo Grandi, and the Secretary-General of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), Ms. Rebeca Grynspan, to exchange views on issues of common concern.
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The UN Legal Counsel bids farewell to his friend and colleague Mr. Volker Türk, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights.