WANA (Sep 22) – Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi arrived in New York early Monday local time to attend the 80th annual session of the United Nations General Assembly.

 

During this trip, the Foreign Minister will take part in meetings and deliberations on the UNGA agenda, outlining Iran’s positions and perspectives. He is also scheduled to hold bilateral meetings with counterparts from other countries as well as engagements with members of the media.

 

In addition to accompanying the President at the annual UN General Assembly, Araghchi will actively participate in various UN-related sessions, presenting Iran’s viewpoints on key issues. Meetings with foreign ministers from different countries to discuss bilateral, regional, and international matters are also part of his diplomatic agenda.

 

The 80th session of the UN General Assembly, with the participation of 193 member states, will open on Tuesday, September 22, at UN Headquarters in New York. This gathering provides an opportunity for heads of state and senior officials to present their views and seek common approaches toward achieving their goals and advancing their policies and programs.

Masoud Pezeshkian's speech at Strengthening the United Nations’ Objectives. 23 Sep 2024 / WANA News Agency

Masoud Pezeshkian’s speech at Strengthening the United Nations’ Objectives. 23 Sep 2024 / WANA News Agency

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian will depart for New York on Tuesday and deliver his speech at the General Assembly on Wednesday morning local time (afternoon Tehran time).

 

During his trip, the President will also hold talks with world leaders, meet with the UN Secretary-General, and attend sessions with think tanks, certain forums, and members of the Iranian diaspora.

 

This marks President Pezeshkian’s second visit to New York in his capacity as President of the Islamic Republic of Iran. His participation comes at a particularly critical moment, as recent developments in Iran and the broader region have amplified the importance of the trip.

 

The backdrop includes mounting political pressure and economic sanctions by the U.S. during Donald Trump’s second presidential term, Israel’s U.S.-backed military attack on Iran and the ensuing 12-day imposed war, the European troika’s unlawful attempt to re-trigger the “snapback” mechanism to reinstate UN sanctions against Iran after a decade of negotiations, Europe’s inaction and non-compliance with the JCPOA, and the continued unilateralism and excessive demands of the U.S. and the West despite Iran’s readiness for dialogue and a diplomatic resolution of disputes. These circumstances have heightened the sensitivities surrounding this visit and drawn international media attention.