NEW YORK, September 22 – Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will deliver the National Statement at the 78th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on Friday, September 22, 2023. He is expected to begin his speech at the United Nations Headquarters at 9.45 a.m. local time (9.45 p.m. Malaysian time). This morning’s session will commence with an address by the President of North Macedonia, Stevo Pendarovski, followed by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Prime Minister of Mauritius Pravind Kumar Jugnauth, and Anwar.
The Prime Minister is expected to share Malaysia’s efforts in addressing the climate crisis to achieve the 2030 Agenda, the country’s direction under the MADANI framework, and several global issues. This is Anwar’s first appearance as Prime Minister at the annual assembly. The general theme for this year’s discussions is “Rebuilding Trust and Rekindling Global Solidarity: Accelerating Action for the 2030 Agenda and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Towards Security, Prosperity, Progress, and Sustainability for All.”
After delivering his speech at the UNGA, the Prime Minister will also deliver the Friday sermon at the Islamic Cultural Center of New York (ICCNY). In the evening, Anwar will host a dinner for approximately 1,000 Malaysian diaspora.
