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The 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) commenced its high-level week, spanning from September 19 to September 26. Addressing the session, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called for reforms in multilateral institutions, such as the Security Council and said, \u201cIt is reform or rupture\u201d.<\/p>\n

Speaking about the conflict in Ukraine, Guterres said, \u201cThe world badly needs Ukrainian food and Russian food and fertilizers to stabilise markets and guarantee food security and I will not give up on my efforts to make it happen.\u201d Guterres also urged the pursuit of peace and the resolution of differences.<\/p>\n

This significant event occurs amid challenges such as the ongoing Ukraine conflict, climate change, public health concerns, and geopolitical instability, all of which are posing obstacles to addressing urgent global issues. The theme of the 78th session of the UNGA is \u201cRebuilding trust and reigniting global solidarity: Accelerating action on the 2030 Agenda and its Sustainable Development Goals towards peace, prosperity, progress and sustainability for all.\u201d<\/p>\n

Except President Joe Biden of the United States, none of the other leaders of the five permanent members of the Security Council\u2014namely the Russia, China, France and Britain are attending the UNGA session. France and Britain will be represented by a delegation of ministers.<\/p>\n

While delivering a speech to the 193-member assembly, U.S. President Joe Biden expressed his commitment to supporting Ukraine, emphasizing that the security of nations is at risk if Ukraine faces partition. President Biden also highlighted notable achievements, such as the establishment of an economic corridor connecting India, the Middle East, and Europe, as well as the African Union\u2019s inclusion in the G20 grouping during the Summit in India. Additionally, in his speech, President Biden called for global collaboration to regulate Artificial Intelligence (AI) and affirmed the United States\u2019 dedication to cooperating with China on critical issues like climate change.<\/p>\n

UNGA\u2019s commitment to multilateralism & global partnership<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Council\u2019s focus for the 78th UN General Assembly, (September 2023\u2013September 2024), revolves around a steadfast commitment to multilateralism and upholding a rules-based international order. Given the existence of several global crises, including Russia\u2019s conflict with Ukraine, challenges in the Africa\u2019s Sahel region, and the pressing climate emergency, the primary objectives are as follows:<\/p>\n

\u2013 Accelerating implementation of sustainable development goals
\u2013 Strengthening global governance in line with the UN Secretary-General\u2019s proposals on \u2019Our Common Agenda\u2019
\u2013 Building global partnerships<\/p>\n

\u201cThe United Nations needs the cooperation of member states and the support from the public to tackle urgent issues at a time when the world is facing multiple challenges,\u201d said Dennis Francis, the new president of the 78th session of the UN General Assembly.<\/p>\n

Before the commencement of the session, sharing a video message, Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Ruchira Kamboj talked about India\u2019s crucial role at UNGA78. She said, \u201cAs a G20 President, we\u2019re championing global collaboration & continue to emphasize issues that are vital to the Global South countries. India\u2019s is leading efforts in Counter Terrorism, peacekeeping & UN reforms, among others.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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