Senator Patrick Meyer Awarded Honorary Doctorate in Political Sciences by I.S.F.O.A. University

Lovere, Bergamo — 18 April 2026 — Senator Patrick Meyer, Executive President of the United Alliance for Sustainable Development Goals Intergovernmental Organization (UnASDG IGO) and President of the Security Council, has been awarded an Honorary Doctorate in Political Sciences, with a specialization in International Relations, by I.S.F.O.A. Hochschule für Sozialwissenschaften und Management.

The honorary academic distinction was conferred during an official ceremony held in Lovere, Bergamo, in recognition of Senator Meyer’s contribution to diplomacy, international cooperation, and the advancement of sustainable development through supranational dialogue and partnership.

In his acceptance address, Senator Meyer expressed his sincere gratitude for the honour, emphasizing that this recognition reflects not only a personal milestone, but also the principles that form the foundation of diplomacy: dialogue, cooperation, mutual respect, and understanding among nations.

“In an era defined by global interdependence, diplomacy is not merely the management of relations between states,” Senator Meyer stated. “It is the art of building bridges between cultures, fostering trust between societies, and encouraging collaboration in the pursuit of peace, stability, and shared progress.”

Senator Meyer further highlighted his role as Executive President of UnASDG IGO and President of the Security Council, underlining the importance of supporting States through UnASDG’s Supranational Funding Programs, in collaboration with its affiliated Monetary Authority, as well as through the provision of innovative technologies, international experts, and implementation support via the UnASDG inventor and expert platforms.

He emphasized that UnASDG IGO’s mission is to assist Member States and partner countries in advancing their national development programs in alignment with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, while respecting national sovereignty and strengthening constructive international cooperation.

Senator Meyer also noted with appreciation that UnASDG IGO and I.S.F.O.A. have signed a Memorandum of Understanding, establishing a framework for future academic cooperation. The MOU is intended to support the international expansion of I.S.F.O.A. and to promote the development of various faculties and online study programs at a global level, in collaboration with UnASDG Campi in Member Countries.

Through this cooperation, both institutions aim to promote education, research, capacity-building, cultural exchange, and academic access across borders, thereby contributing to sustainable development, leadership formation, and international understanding.

In his remarks, Senator Meyer also paid tribute to the important role of academic institutions in shaping future leaders, describing universities as essential platforms for critical thinking, dialogue, intellectual openness, and responsible global citizenship.

He concluded his address by expressing sincere appreciation to the Rector, the Academic Council, and the broader academic community of I.S.F.O.A., reaffirming his commitment to advancing diplomacy, education, and international cooperation in service of peace, sustainable development, and shared progress.

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I.S.F.O.A. Hochschule für Sozialwissenschaften und Management is a Swiss private institution of higher education and academic research, recognized for its international academic orientation and its focus on social sciences, management, diplomacy, and interdisciplinary academic cooperation.