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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has arrived in New York to represent Pakistan at the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), with regional security and international diplomacy expected to feature prominently during his visit.
The high-level segment of the UN General Assembly is scheduled for September 22 to 26 and September 28. This year's general debate is being held under the theme "Restoring trust, managing transformation: A United Nations that delivers for all."
Shehbaz Sharif to Address UNGA on September 25
The prime minister is scheduled to address the General Assembly on September 25.
According to the report, his address will present Pakistan's position on the evolving regional and global security landscape.
The premier is expected to emphasise dialogue, diplomacy and the peaceful resolution of conflicts while discussing Pakistan's diplomatic and mediation efforts aimed at reducing regional tensions.
Climate, Terrorism and Economic Challenges on Agenda
Shehbaz is also expected to outline Pakistan's priorities on several major international issues.
These include sustainable development, climate change, terrorism, Islamophobia and global economic challenges.
The speech is also expected to draw international attention to Pakistan's positions concerning Jammu and Kashmir and Palestine.
High-Level Meetings Planned in New York
Beyond his General Assembly address, the prime minister is scheduled to participate in high-level meetings on development, climate action and other international issues.
He is also expected to hold bilateral meetings with world leaders as well as the United Nations secretary-general during his stay in New York.
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and Special Assistant Tariq Fatemi are accompanying the prime minister, according to the Prime Minister's Office.
Pakistan Sends Streamlined Delegation
Pakistan's delegation for the UNGA session has been reduced as part of the government's austerity measures, according to sources cited in the report.
Several federal ministers who had initially been expected to travel were dropped from the delegation.
Information and Broadcasting Minister Attaullah Tarar, Climate Change and Environment Minister Dr Musadik Malik and Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal were among those not attending, according to the report.
World Leaders Gather for UN General Debate
Nearly 130 heads of state are expected to gather in New York as the General Assembly addresses a range of geopolitical, economic and humanitarian challenges.
The opening session is scheduled to begin on September 22, with Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva listed as the first speaker.
For Pakistan, attention will now turn to Shehbaz Sharif's September 25 address and the diplomatic meetings surrounding the UNGA session, where the government plans to present its positions on security, development, climate change and other major international issues.
