UNOPS’ Post

I have just returned from my first mission as #UNOPS Regional Director Europe and Central Asia to Türkiye and Uzbekistan and remain super impressed at the power of #UNOPS and its people. Firstly two days in Ankara to meet key government and #UN partners, particularly Resident Coordinator Babatunde A. Ahonsi, #UNWomen Country Director Asya Varbanova, and Director General Süreyya Erkan of the Ministry of Family and Social Services, with whom we will shortly partner to together deliver an important project for women in earthquake affected areas. Moving on to #Uzbekistan, I had the honour to meet President Shavkat Mirziyoyev as we handed over equipment procured on behalf of the government of Uzbekistan at the opening of the oncology and radiology hospital in Tashkent and discussed future opportunities with Prime Minister Abdulla Aripov. Also great broad and lively discussions with Shukhrat Vafaev from the Fund for Reconstruction and Development of Uzbekistan. I then had the opportunity to have a strong and fruitful conversation with Resident Coordinator Sabine Machl about strengthening partnerships to speed up support to Uzbekistan. Travelling with Freya von Groote and meeting with the strong and effective #UNOPS #Uzbekistan team was the icing on the cake. A committed and dedicated team working to deliver lifesaving support. The week has renewed my faith in #UNOPS’ ability to deliver, the strength of a UN system that works better together and a deep faith in the goodness of people to support each other.