NEW DELHI — External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar will lead the Indian delegation to the High-Level Week of the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York.
Dr. Jaishankar is scheduled to address the UNGA High-Level Session on September 26, alongside participating in multiple multilateral and bilateral engagements on the sidelines of the summit.
UNGA 81st Session: Core Details & Priorities
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General Debate Schedule: The annual high-level General Debate takes place at the UN headquarters in New York from September 22 to 28.
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Official Theme: “Restoring trust, managing transformation: A United Nations that delivers for all.”
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Global Participation: Delegations from all 193 UN member states—including heads of state, heads of government, and foreign ministers—will outline foreign policy priorities and positions on international affairs.
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Core Agenda: Focuses on revitalizing multilateral cooperation, accelerating the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), addressing climate change, resolving global conflicts, and managing humanitarian crises.
Key Highlights & UN Leadership Context
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UN Secretary-General’s Call: UN Secretary-General António Guterres urged global leadership to strengthen international cooperation, emphasizing peace, dignity, justice, and collective action.
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Final Assembly for Guterres: The 81st session marks the final UN General Assembly for António Guterres as UN Secretary-General, with his term concluding later this year.
