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Prime Minister Jacobs to speak at UN High-Level Political Forum

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July 10, 2022

SINT MAARTEN (PHILIPSBURG) - The High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) is an initiative held by the United Nations (UN), which seeks to reflect on recovery policies that can reverse the negative effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Prime Minister Jacobs will be in attendance on behalf of the Kingdom of the Netherlands from Wednesday, July13, to Friday, July 15. Also in attendance are the Minister for Trade and Development Cooperation, Liesje Schreinemacher and, the Minister of Primary and Secondary Education, Dennis Wiersma of the Netherlands. The Prime Minister of Aruba, Evelyn Wever-Croes will also be present.

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