Today has been one of the busiest and most productive days
in New York. The experiences I have had have been one of a kind opportunities
and particularly thought provoking. The day started with me getting to attend a
high-level meeting of the Security Council and the selection and ratification of
several new members. These members, when introduced and welcomed, would clap
and stand up in almost unrestrained cheering. Surrounding members would also get
up and congratulate. It was clear that these admittances were life altering
experiences for themselves and the countries they represented. I was given a
unique and first-hand glimpse into the reward of the hard effort these
delegates put forth on behalf of their respect countries. That was a convoluted
statement.
My Prof. from Utah Valley University came today as well. He
and Ambassador Kydyrov and myself then went to a meeting of the Mountain Focus
Group and were able to participate. The importance of the meeting was not lost
on me. The cooperation of these groups have funded millions of dollars and
thousands of ideas on the behalf of mountainous regions. Although, they were
not being rewarded as the above parties were, they were focused and completely
in tune with the efforts of mountainous peoples. Working together these
individuals and the countries they represent work tirelessly for the chance
that they might feel the sense of completion that the above mentioned countries
were able to feel.
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