TEHRAN – President Masoud Pezeshkian of Iran is preparing to address world leaders at the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York. According to Mehdi Sanaei, a political advisor, President Pezeshkian will depart for New York on Tuesday after participating in the symbolic ringing of the school bell, marking the commencement of the new academic year throughout Iran.

Sanaei announced on X that Pezeshkian is scheduled to deliver his address to the UNGA on Wednesday morning, Tehran time. In addition to his address, President Pezeshkian is expected to engage in separate discussions with the UN secretary general and officials representing various nations. He also plans to hold meetings with think tanks and members of the Iranian diaspora residing in the United States.

The 80th session of the UNGA officially began on September 9th, with the general debate commencing on September 23rd. This year's theme is “Better together: 80 years and more for peace, development and human rights," a focus that will guide the discussions as global leaders outline their priorities on the world stage.