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External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar is scheduled to address the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly and will also lead the Indian delegation for the High Level Week in New York.
The details were shared by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) in a press release on Sunday.
As per the MEA, Jaishankar’s address at the High Level Session of the 81st United Nations General Assembly is scheduled for September 26.
During the visit, he will also attend various plurilateral and bilateral meetings.
According to the website of the United Nations, the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly convenes world leaders to revitalise global cooperation, give a critical push to the Sustainable Development Goals and drive collective action for peace, dignity and equality on a healthy planet.
Two key platforms will spotlight action and solutions: the flagship SDG Media Zone produced by the UN Department of Global Communications with dynamic interviews and panel discussions on SDG solutions held from 21–25 September; and the Goals Lounge, convened by the UN Deputy Secretary-General and hosted by the UN Office for Partnerships from 14-25 September, featuring unscripted dialogues, deep dives into vital issues and interactive experiences.
As per the UN website, the General Debate from 22 – 28 September will see world leaders make statements outlining their positions and priorities in the context of complex and interconnected global challenges.
Khalilur Rahman of Bangladesh will preside over the UN General Assembly’s 81st session, under the theme of “Restoring trust, managing transformation: A United Nations that delivers for all.”
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, meanwhile, has called on world leaders to strengthen international cooperation as they gather in New York for the General Assembly.
In a video message posted on X, Guterres said, “Come together for peace, dignity, justice, and humanity. Only with international cooperation can we build a better world. We should never give up on fighting for it.”
Guterres is attending his final UN General Assembly as Secretary-General, with his tenure set to conclude later this year.
“This is my last #UNGA as Secretary-General and my message is clear: We need international dialogue, cooperation and collective action — now more than ever. I will not give up the fight for a better world for everyone,” he said.
The world’s biggest diplomatic gathering will see several days of presidents, prime ministers and senior representatives of all 193 UN Member States address the General Assembly from its iconic green marble podium.