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UN Secretary-General António Guterres Welcomes President of Mongolia Khurelsukh Ukhnaa to the UN General Assembly
President of Mongolia at the UNGA 79
New York, September 25, 2024 /MONTSAME/. The 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 79) commenced in the United Nations Headquarters in New York, on September 24, 2024.
Secretary-General of the United Nations António Guterres and other senior officials welcomed President of Mongolia Khurelsukh Ukhnaa at the UN Headquarters.
In his opening speech at the General Debate of the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly, UN Secretary-General António Guterres remarked that our world is unstable and must change its unsustainable development. Also, Mr. António Guterres emphasized the possibility of overcoming global challenges and called for peace across the world.
The General Debate of the UNGA 79 is taking place on September 24-30, 2024, under the theme “Leaving No One Behind: Acting Together for the Advancement of Peace, Sustainable Development and Human Dignity for Present and Future Generations.” High-level representatives, including Heads of State from 88 countries, Vice Presidents from three countries, Heads of Government from 35 countries, and Deputy Prime Ministers from six countries, are participating in the General Debate of the UNGA 79. President of Mongolia Khurelsukh Ukhnaa will address the General Debate of the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly on September 25, 2024, expressing Mongolia's position on key international issues as well as introducing the government's foreign policy goals and priorities, the country's social and economic situation, and efforts to overcome challenges.
During the General Debate, high-level meetings and events will take place, including the UN General Assembly High-level Meeting on Antimicrobial Resistance, the High-level Plenary Meeting to Commemorate and Promote the International Day for Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons, the Annual Meeting of Ministers for Foreign Affairs of the Group of 77, the Ministerial Meeting of the Non-Aligned Movement, and the Ministerial Meeting of Foreign Ministers of Landlocked Developing Countries.
Prior to the General Debate of the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly, the Summit of the Future was successfully held on September 22-23, 2024.
