During the Opening Ceremony, welcoming remarks will be given by:
o Ms. Doris Leuthard, President of the Swiss Confederation
o Mr. Antonio Guterres, UN Secretary-General (Video-message)
o Mr. Liu Zhenmin, Under-Secretary-General, UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs
o Mr. Michael Møller, Director-General of the United Nations Office at Geneva
o Mr. Houlin Zhao, Secretary-General, ITU
o Mr. Frank La Rue, Assistant Director-General Communication & Information, UNESCO
o Mr. Pierre Maudet, Conseiller d’Etat, Genève
o Mr. Rémy Pagani, Maire de la ville de Genève
The Opening Ceremony will start and conclude with a cultural performance.
