The 5th Regional Conference “Understanding the Many Facets of Migration in an Interconnected World” held its inaugural meeting at the Mahidol Migration Center. The Conference is organized by the Institution for Population and Social Research, Mahidol University with the collaboration of many international agencies. Many distinguish guests from all over the world attended. Opening Address was given by Emeritus Professor Aphichat Chamratrithirong, Institute for Population and Social Research (IPSR), Mahidol University. Welcoming remark was given by Mr. Oleg Shamanov, Minister-Counsellor, Deputy Permanent Representative of the Russian Federation to UNESCAP, highlighted the importance of the migration issues for the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development adopted by the United Nations and underscored the key political principles on which the holistic solution of the migration challenges facing the international community should hinge upon. The event was held at room 101, IPSR.
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