United Nations Secretary General, Ban Ki-moon, is in Quito, Ecuador for the UN Conference on Housing and Sustainable Urban Development, otherwise known as Habitat III.
On Sunday, on the eve of the opening of the conference, he was special guest at the Second World Assembly of Local and Regional Governments, also known as the World Mayors Assembly.
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon (left) arrives in Quito, Ecuador, and is greeted by Joan Clos, Secretary-General of the Habitat III Conference. Photo credit: UN Photo/Eskinder DebebeSecretary-General Ban Ki-moon (2nd left) arrives at the opening of the Second World Assembly of Local and Regional Governments in Quito, Ecuador. The event includes over 400 Mayors, Elected officials, Governors and Councillors representing local authorities and urban partner organisations. Photo credit: UN Photo/Eskinder DebebePeter Thomson (on big screens), President of the General Assembly 71st Session, delivers remarks at the opening of the Second World Assembly of Local and Regional Governments in Quito, Ecuador. Photo credit: UN Photo/Eskinder DebebeSecretary-General Ban Ki-moon (right) greets participants after delivering his remarks at the opening of the Second World Assembly of Local and Regional Governments in Quito, Ecuador. Photo credit: UN Photo/Eskinder DebebeSecretary-General Ban Ki-moon (left) meets with Guillaume Long (right), Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ecuador. Photo credit: UN Photo/Eskinder DebebeSecretary-General Ban Ki-moon (far left, near large screen) speaks during an official dinner hosted by Mauricio Rodas, Mayor of Quito, Ecuador. Photo credit: UN Photo/Eskinder DebebeSecretary-General Ban Ki-moon (centre left) meets with United Nations Country Team in Ecuador. Photo credit: UN Photo/Eskinder DebebeSecretary-General Ban Ki-moon talks with vendor while visiting the historic centre of Quito Ecuador during his trip to attend the Second World Assembly of Local and Regional Governments. Photo credit: UN Photo/Eskinder Debebe
