Group of Friends in the UNOn the 79th founding anniversary of the United Nations last October, I was at the headquarters touring my sister around. I thought of how quite odd it was to meet with friends at 10 in the morning and of all places at the UN. He smiled to clarify he was not referring to the type of groups similar to my ladies’ coffee morning or afternoon tea meet ups, but to alliances of various countries or member-states collectively known as “Group of Friends.” The Philippines belongs to many of them. I did some research and read that the Group of Friends started in the 1990’s. Organizers usually invite a group of member-states, which may serve as the “core group” to lead the GoF’s activities, including hosting of meetings and organizing side events during high-level meetings at the UN.

Source: Philippine Star November 18, 2024 17:33 UTC