PM Modi scheduled to address high-level UNGA session on September 26

Prime Minister Narendra Modi to address U.N. General Assembly on September 26, part of high-level session from September 24-30.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to address the high-level U.N. General Assembly session on September 26, according to a provisional list of speakers issued by the U.N.

The high-level General Debate of the 79th session of the U.N. General Assembly will take place from September 24-30.

As per the provisional list of speakers for the General Debate issued by the U.N. on July 15, India’s “Head of Government” is scheduled to address the high-level session in the afternoon of September 26.

The list is not final and the U.N. releases updated provisional lists of speakers in the weeks leading up to the high-level session to reflect any modifications in attendance, schedules and speaking slots of leaders, ministers and ambassadors.

Brazil, traditionally the first speaker at the debate, will open the high-level session on September 24, followed by the U.S., with American President Joe Biden delivering his current term’s final address to global leaders from the iconic U.N. podium before his country heads to presidential elections in November.

Mr. Modi, last addressed the annual high-level UNGA session in September 2021.

Prime Minister Modi visited the U.N. headquarters on June 21 last year, leading the historic Yoga Day commemoration at the North Lawn of the world body’s headquarters before heading to Washington D.C. for a state visit hosted by Mr. Biden.