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Jaishankar to address UN General Assembly on September 26
The Hindu··6 Sept
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar will address the UN General Assembly General Debate on September 26. The 81st session opens on September 8. World leaders speak from September 22 to 28. A revised speakers list dated September 4 places him in the afternoon session. Brazil opens on September 22, followed by the United States next.
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What It Means For You
- India's foreign minister is listed for the UN General Debate afternoon slot on September 26.
- The high-level General Debate runs from September 22 to 28 at UN Headquarters.
- Bangladesh Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman chairs the year-long 81st session.
What's Happening
- The 81st UN General Assembly session starts on September 8.
- Jaishankar addressed the General Debate from the UN lectern last year as well.
- US President Donald Trump is scheduled to speak on September 22.
Who Speaks When
- Brazil traditionally opens the General Debate, followed by the United States.
- Bangladesh and Nepal leaders are listed for September 24, with Pakistan the next day.
- The session is Antonio Guterres's last high-level UNGA as secretary-general.
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