Media Release: Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield to lead US delegation to Costa Rica for Second Democracy Summit
United States Mission to the United Nations
Office of Press and Public Diplomacy
For Immediate Release
March 20, 2023
Media Release: Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield to lead US delegation to Costa Rica for Second Democracy Summit
Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield, US Representative to the United Nations, will lead the US delegation to Costa Rica for the 2023 Summit for Democracy.
On March 29-30, the United States will join the governments of Costa Rica, the Netherlands, the Republic of Korea and the Republic of Zambia in hosting the second Summit for Democracy. Building on the first Summit for Democracy held in December 2021, this gathering will highlight how democracies serve their citizens and are best equipped to address the world’s most pressing challenges. The second Summit for Democracy will gather world leaders in a virtual plenary format, followed by hybrid gatherings in each of the co-host countries with representatives from government, civil society and the private sector.
On March 30, Ambassador Thomas-Greenfield will participate in summit events hosted by Costa Rican President Rodrigo Chaves Robles, focused on promoting youth participation in the democratic process. At the Summit, Ambassador Thomas-Greenfield will deliver a keynote address and engage with youth activists and leaders focused on building a safer and fairer world based on democratic values. More details on her upcoming trip will be announced shortly.
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