Guest: Dr. Hamid Al Bayati, Ambassador of Iraq to the United Nations
Dr. Ben-Meir hosts leaders from around the world in conversations that probe critical global issues. The exchange of views during these encounters offers opportunities to explore new policies while enhancing the audience's understanding of important global issues.
Dr. Al Bayati worked as Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs for Political Affairs and Bilateral Relations from 2004 to 2006. During the same period, he headed the Iraqi Center for Strategic Studies in Iraq. Upon his arrival in New York in 2006, Dr. Al-Bayati made significant progress as Iraq's Permanent Representative and was elected as Chair of the United Nations' Third Committee related to Social, Economic, and Human Rights.
Date: March 1, 2007
Time: 6:15 – 7:30 p.m.
Location: NYU Center for Global Affairs in the Woolworth Building – 15 Barclay Street (between Broadway and Church Street)
Registration: Events are open to the public at no charge. Space is limited, and reservations are required. Doors open 30 minutes before programs begin. Register by phone at 212-992-8380 or email details to: scps.global.affairs@nyu.edu