United Nations General Assembly 81st Session High-Level Week Begins
World leaders are gathering in New York amid rising geopolitical tensions and global crises to discuss international cooperation, the climate crisis, and development goals.
The high-level week held as part of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly brings global diplomacy together at the UN headquarters in New York.
Global Diplomacy Meets in New York
Every year in September, New York hosts intensive diplomatic traffic attended by heads of state, prime ministers, and diplomats from around the world.
Main Theme and Presidency of the General Assembly
The session is conducted under the presidency of the newly elected Assembly President Khalilur Rahman from Bangladesh, aiming to restore trust.
General Debates and Schedule Details
The General Debates, the most important part of the event, will begin on September 22, and representatives of member states will deliver speeches at the podium.
Climate Action and Sustainable Development
Leaders will meet at the SDG Moment event on September 18, and climate action and a just transition process will be addressed on September 23.
Pandemic Preparedness and Other Critical Meetings
While heads of state will discuss pandemic prevention and preparedness on September 25, nuclear disarmament and human rights anniversaries will also be commemorated.