World Leaders Gather in New York... UN General Assembly's 'High-Level Week' Begins Next Week

Leaders from around the world will gather next week in New York, USA, to attend the United Nations General Assembly, often called the "Super Bowl of diplomacy."

According to the UN on the 13th (local time), the high-level week of the 78th UN General Assembly will begin next week at the UN Headquarters in New York, lasting for one week. The General Debate, starting on the 19th, will feature speeches from heads of state, prime ministers, and ministers representing 193 member countries.

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The General Debate does not have a specific theme, and it is a time for world leaders to express their views on current issues and concerns. Following last year, the war in Ukraine is expected to be a major agenda item again this year. Leaders are expected to urge a swift resolution, pointing out that the ongoing war in Ukraine for over a year has caused severe human casualties and negatively impacted global security and the economy. Additionally, climate change, human rights, and the food crisis are also expected to be key topics.

Volodymyr Zelensky, President of Ukraine, who attended last year via video speech, is also expected to visit the UN during the General Debate period.

Ant?nio Guterres, UN Secretary-General, emphasized at a press conference held at the UN Headquarters on the day, saying, "Now is not the time for indifference or indecision," and "It is time to come together for practical and achievable solutions." After confirming President Zelensky's visit to the UN, he also mentioned, "I want to play a mediating role for peace negotiations," though he added that the likelihood of success is low.

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