Administrator Samantha Power at UNGA on September 24, 2024

The following is attributable to Spokesperson Benjamin Suarato:

On her second day at the UN General Assembly, Administrator Samantha Power joined former President Bill Clinton at the Clinton Global Initiative to make a call to action on ending childhood lead exposure. Administrator Power highlighted the newly-launched(link is external) Partnership for a Lead Free Future, and over $150 million raised to address lead exposure globally.

Administrator Power met with Nepal's Prime Minister Khadga Prasad (K.P.) Sharma Oli, where they discussed the longstanding partnership between USAID and the people of Nepal. Administrator Power welcomed the recent passage of Nepal's transitional justice legislation, as well as Nepal's participation as a founding member of the Partnership for a Lead-Free Future. Administrator Power and Prime Minister Oli discussed ongoing efforts to support Nepal's development, including on health, agriculture, and economic growth, and streamline public service delivery.

Administrator Power then met with the President of Guyana, Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali. They discussed expanding collaboration on support for small businesses, inclusive economic growth, and strengthening Guyana's business enabling environment. Administrator Power and President Ali also discussed Guyana's economic advances and efforts to provide greater opportunities for women and disadvantaged populations, as well as addressing security and democracy challenges in the Western Hemisphere - including in Haiti.

In a meeting with President of Maldives Mohamed Muizzu, Administrator Power and President Muizzu discussed collaboration on improved public financial management and investments aimed at achieving economic prosperity for all Maldivians. Administrator Power welcomed steps by the Maldives to join the Open Government Partnership. Administrator Power and President Muizzu emphasized the importance of ambitious efforts to address climate change, including through investments in clean energy and climate adaptation.