New York Foreign Press Center Briefing on "U.S. Objectives at the United Nations Water Conference"

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New York Foreign Press Center Briefing on "U.S. Objectives at the United Nations Water Conference," on March 23, 2022. Transcript: https://www.state.gov/briefings-foreign-press-centers/us-objectives-at-the-united-nations-water-conference The United Nations General Assembly will convene the UN Water Conference March 22-24 in New York City. The conference will be cohosted by the Kingdom of the Netherlands and the Republic of Tajikistan and seeks to “bring stakeholders from all sectors together and create a global momentum for accelerated implementation and improved impact to advance the broad challenges surrounding water,” with the Water Action Agenda expected as the main conference outcome. This is the first global conference on fresh water in nearly 50 years. The first day of the conference, March 22nd, is also World Water Day. The United States is engaging at all levels and working with partners and allies to advance a robust and effective Water Action Agenda that will confront our global water challenges. The mission of the Foreign Press Centers is to assist foreign media in their coverage of the United States by providing firsthand access to both government and non-government experts to gain a deeper understanding of U.S. politics, history, values, and culture. The views expressed by briefers not affiliated with the Department of State or U.S. government are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the Department of State or the U.S. government. Participation in Foreign Press Center programming by briefers not affiliated with the Department of State or U.S. government does not imply endorsement, approval, or recommendation of their views.