Georgian President to attend UN General Assembly opening ceremony

Georgian President Mikheil Kavelashvili on Monday will participate in the ceremonial opening of the UN General Assembly debates in the United States.

The President is also scheduled to address the 80th session of the General Assembly.

Kavelashvili’s remarks from the high rostrum will focus on the importance of peace for both Georgia and the world. He will further speak about Georgia’s economic development and international projects involving the country.

As part of the visit, high-level bilateral meetings are planned.

The President will meet with UN Secretary General António Guterres and attend an official reception hosted by the US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump in honour of the heads of delegations participating in the 80th session of the General Assembly.