Gabonese government has conferred the 'National Order of Merit of Gabonese Republic' to Foreign Minister and UNGA President, Abdulla Shahid.

The award was conferred to Minister Shahid by President of Gabonese Republic, Ali Bongo Ondimba, at a ceremony held in the capital, Libreville.

Minister Shahid is visiting Gabonese Republic on an official visit as the President of the United Nations General Assembly.