By Arkangel Tembo, New York, USA

New York, September 17, Mana: Delegates from various countries have started arriving in New York for the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly which marks a key milestone in the global effort to accelerate progress towards the 17 Sustainable Development Goals.

The session which started on 10 September 2024 with the first day of the high-level General Debate on 24 September – will focus on the theme: “Leaving no one behind: Acting together for the advancement of peace, sustainable development and human dignity for present and future generations.”

Meanwhile, His Excellency the President, Dr.Lazarus Chakwera, is expected also to attend the meeting from 20 to 27 September.

During the general meeting, President Chakwera will attend the summit of the future and the High-Level meeting on the Miomba Forest declaration.

The President will also attend the High-Level Meeting on Antimicrobial Resistance and deliver a National statement during the United Nations General Assembly and general debate to mobilise global support for Malawi's developmental priorities.

In addition, the Malawi leader will hold bilateral discussions with other Heads of State and Government and other business executives to continue advancing Malawi's diplomatic relations and economic partnerships towards implementing agriculture, tourism, mining strategy and achieving sustainable development goals by 2030.

The President will also host the Malawi Partners Conference 2024 which will also bring together investors to discuss the future and potential of food production in Malawi.

 Below is a pictorial focus by The Malawi News Agency Photojournalist, Arkangel Tembo before the big event.