NEW DELHI — External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar will head 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 global assembly during the high-level debate on September 26, alongside participating in several key multilateral forums and bilateral discussions with international counterparts.
Key Highlights & Summit Focus
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High-Level Debate Schedule: The General Debate, bringing together world leaders from all 193 UN member states, runs at the UN Headquarters from September 22 to 28.
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Assembly Theme: The 81st session convenes under the overarching theme: “Restoring trust, managing transformation: A United Nations that delivers for all.”
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Core Priorities: Deliberations will concentrate on revitalizing global cooperation, driving progress toward Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), mitigating climate risks, and coordinating responses to global conflicts.
Leadership & Transition Context
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Call for Global Cooperation: UN Secretary-General António Guterres urged member states to unite around shared principles of peace, dignity, and multilateral action to resolve pressing global challenges.
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Final Session for UN Secretary-General: This high-level week marks the final UN General Assembly for António Guterres as Secretary-General before his second term concludes at the end of the year.
