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During a visit Monday 21 Sivan to Tel Aviv University where he was presented with an honorary award, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon asked to meet with representatives from the Zaka Search and Rescue organization, which was granted consultative status as an advisory body at the UN earlier this year.

Zaka Chairman Mr. Yehuda Meshi-Zahav presented Ban Ki-Moon with a special certificate, in appreciation of his steadfast support of the international humanitarian volunteer organization and the ongoing cooperation between Zaka and the UN. He was accompanied by Israeli Ambassador to the UN Mr. Danny Danon, a close friend of the organization for many years who is often involved in ZAKA’s international activities. Also present at the meeting were Hon. Zaka President Mr. Michael Mirilashvili and Head of the Zaka International Rescue Unit Mati Goldstein.

The UN Secretary General expressed his appreciation to Zaka Chairman Yehuda Meshi-Zahav for the humanitarian activities of the organization around the world, regardless of religion, race, creed or gender. Another meeting was arranged to increase cooperation and strengthen relations.

Zaka Chairman Mr. Yehuda Meshi-Zahav: “We were very excited to receive the invitation from the Israel Foreign Ministry and UN representatives to meet with the UN Secretary-General. We are pleased to take an important part in the activities of the UN around the world and to be the people on the ground, protecting the well-being and lives of citizens of the world.”

In the photo from left to right: Head of the Zaka International Rescue Unit Mati Goldstein, Israeli Ambassador to the UN Mr. Danny Danon, Zaka Chairman Mr. Yehuda Meshi-Zahav, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon and Hon. Zaka President Mr. Michael Mirilashvili.

(YWN – Israel Desk, Jerusalem/Photo: Zaka)