PM to arrive in New York today ahead of 79th UNGA session

LONDON, SEP 23 (DNA) : Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will arrive in New York today to attend the United Nation General Assembly (UNGA) session.

PM will address the UNGA’s 79th session on Sept 27 where he will share Pakistan’s point of view on Kashmir and Palestine issue.

There, in the UNGA session, the premier will bring forth the issues of Islamophobia and extremism. He will also talk about climate financing, climate change and institutional reforms.

The PM will also hold meetings with world leaders on the sidelines of UN.

During his visit to the US, the premier is also expected to meet UN secretary general, foreign ministers of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) and authorities of the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

PM reaches London ahead of 79th UN General Assembly in New York

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif reached London on Sept 21 (Saturday) where he will stay for two days before leaving for New York to attend the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).

The premier arrived at the Luton airport where he was welcomed by Pakistan High Commissioner to the UK Dr Muhammad Faisal and officials of the UK government.

The premier will leave for the United States from London on September 23. Taking to X (formerly Twitter), PM Shehbaz said: “Departing for New York to represent Pakistan at the 79th UN General Assembly. Looking forward to a busy week full of engagements.”

“During our interactions, we will take up global issues, promoting peace, development, and climate action,” he said.
“We will present Pakistan’s perspective to the world,” the premier added.

The prime minister will address the 193-member UNGA in New York on September 27.