Cop30, Palestine, Lebanon & other topics - Daily Press Briefing (17 Nov 2025) | United Nations

United Nations Press Briefing (Spokesperson) · November 17, 2025

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Announcement of UNDP administrator nomination and confirmation

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Spokesperson Steph announced that the secretary-general, following consultations with UNDP's executive board, requested the General Assembly confirm Alexandre de Kree of Belgium as UNDP administrator for a four-year term; the General Assembly confirmed the nomination today and the spokesperson thanked outgoing administrator Akin Steiner for his leadership.

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United Nations spokesperson provided updates on a confirmed UNDP administrator appointment, humanitarian needs in Gaza and other conflict zones, incidents affecting UN peacekeepers in Lebanon, and various global humanitarian and security updates during a press briefing. Reporters questioned the UN on multiple country-specific incidents and investigations.

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