United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres, following consultations with the Advisory Commission of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), today announced the appointment of Philippe Lazzarini of Switzerland as the Agency’s new Commissioner-General.
The Secretary-General wishes to extend his appreciation and gratitude to Mr. Christian Saunders who will continue to serve as Acting Commissioner-General until Mr. Lazzarini assumes this position.