Iran's President Pezeshkian to attend UN General Assembly in New York

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian is expected to travel to New York to attend the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly, according to Mehr News Agency (MNA). During the visit, he is expected to address the General Assembly and present Iran's positions on international developments, particularly the US-Israeli war of aggression imposed against Iran.

The high-level general debate of the 81st session is scheduled to take place from September 22 to 26 and on September 28 in New York, bringing together world leaders to discuss major international challenges. The session is being held under the theme "Restoring Trust, Managing Transformation: A United Nations That Delivers for All."

Beyond the general debate, the agenda includes high-level meetings on climate action, development, sea-level rise, pandemic preparedness and other global issues. On the sidelines of the UNGA meeting, President Pezeshkian will hold high-profile meetings and consultations with the leaders of several countries. A high-ranking delegation will accompany him during the trip.

The report did not specify further details about the bilateral meetings planned or the composition of the accompanying delegation. The UNGA session is expected to draw a large number of heads of state and government to New York for the annual gathering.

According to Mehr News Agency, President Pezeshkian's address and his meetings on the sidelines are expected to focus on Iran's positions regarding international developments, with particular reference to the US-Israeli war of aggression imposed against Iran.