President Morber Visits New York; Meets with Delegates and Diplomatic Staff

Fmr. US President Joseph R. Biden addressing the session of youth delegates from across the world in New York  (Office of the President).

President Morber has recently returned from a visit to New York City, where he engaged in a range of diplomatic and cultural activities during the near-week trip. There, Morber met with a conference of youth delegates from across the world, where he participated in discussions on pressing global issues. The conference, which brought together young leaders from diverse range of countries, provided a platform for young leaders to exchange ideas on variety of topics, debate potential solutions, and explore collaborative approaches to addressing these challenges.

Morber was in attendance for an address to the conference given by the former American President, Joseph Biden, who spoke on the importance of diplomacy and youth leadership in shaping the future. During his speech, Biden reflected on his decades in public service, sharing insights from his beginnings in local government and the lessons he learned throughout his career. He also emphasized the power of political action in driving meaningful change, encouraging young leaders to stay engaged and actively participate in shaping their communities and the world.

In addition to his time at the conference, President Morber, along with several youth members, was additionally received by representatives at the Norwegian Permanent Mission to the United Nations. During his time at the mission, he engaged in discussions with diplomatic staff about Norway’s role on the world stage, their work within the UN, opportunities for youth involvement, and issues relating to climate change.

Photos from the Norwegian Permanent Mission to the UN in New York (Office of the President). Pictured: a Portrait of their Majesties King Harald and Queen Sonja of Norway, and diplomatic plaques bearing the national arms of Norway.

President Morber also took the opportunity to visit several of New York City’s most well-known landmarks. He toured the Statue of Liberty, a national symbol of liberty and freedom, and explored Ellis Island, the gateway to the United States for more than 12 million immigrants between 1892 and 1954. Morber also visited the 9/11 Memorial Reflection Pools, pausing to take in the significance of the site and pay respects to those who lost their lives in the tragic attacks.

The trip served as a clear demonstration of President Morber's commitment to fostering youth political action and leadership on the global stage. The underscored his dedication to engaging with other youth leaders abroad and the importance of this new generation of leadership during turbulent times.