The theme of this debate stems from recognition that the world is at a critical moment in the history of the United Nations due to “crises”, including the COVID-19 pandemic, the war in Ukraine, humanitarian challenges of unprecedented nature, all in light of  “climate change” as well as growing concerns we have about threats to the global economy.

It is therefore necessary to find and focus on joint solutions from all countries to these issues and build a more “sustainable” and resilient world for all and for the generations to come.

SECURITY COUNCIL HIGH-LEVEL DEBATE ON UKRAINE

  World leaders, gathering at the United Nations Headquarters, will address the Security Council at 10:00 a.m. on 22 September to discuss the situation in Ukraine.

HIGH-LEVEL MEETING ON THE SAHEL

For years, the Sahel’s development and economic growth have been overshadowed by complex, multi-dimensional and interlocking challenges, including poverty, insecurity, terrorism, displacement, and climate change. The Secretary-General will convene a high-level meeting on the region from 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. on 22 September.

The following heads of state will address the assembly among others:

Mohamed Bazoum, President of the Republic of the Niger;

Rashad Mohammed Al-Alimi President of the Presidential Leadership Council of the Republic of Yemen;

Hassan Sheikh Mohamud President of the Federal Republic of Somalia and Abdel-Fattah AlBurhan Abdelrahman Al-Burhan, President of the Transitional Sovereign Council of the Republic of the Sudan.

Full list of Speakers Morning Session:

1. Niger: Mohamed Bazoum, President of the Republic of the Niger

2. Botswana: Mokgweetsi Eric Keabetswe Masisi, President of the Republic of Botswana

3. Gambia: Adama Barrow, President of the Republic of the Gambia

4. Yemen: Rashad Mohammed Al-Alimi, President of the Presidential Leadership Council of the Republic of Yemen

5. Kiribati: Taneti Maamau, President, Head of Government and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Immigration of the Republic of Kiribati

6. Zimbabwe: Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa, President of the Republic of Zimbabwe

7. Guinea-Bissau: Úmaro Sissoco Embaló, President of the Republic of Guinea-Bissau

8. Comoros: Azali Assoumani, President of the Union of the Comoros

9. Liberia: George Manneh Weah, President of the Republic of Liberia

10. Somalia: Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, President of the Federal Republic of Somalia

11. Burundi: Evariste Ndayishimiye, President of the Republic of Burundi

12. Sudan: Abdel-Fattah AlBurhan Abdelrahman Al-Burhan, President of the Transitional Sovereign Council of the Republic of the Sudan

13. Sao Tome and Principe: Carlos Manuel Vila Nova, President of the Democratic Republic of Sao Tome and Principe

14. Israel: Yair Lapid, Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs of the State of Israel

15. Papua New Guinea: James Marape, Prime Minister and Minister for Bougainville Affairs of the Independent State of Papua New Guinea

16. Georgia: Irakli Garibashvili, Prime Minister of Georgia

17. Norway: Jonas Gahr Støre, Prime Minister of Norway

Afternoon Session:

1. Malawi: Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera, President and Minister for Defense of the Republic of Malawi

2. Micronesia (Federated States of): David Panuelo, President and Head Government of the Federated States of Micronesia

3. South Sudan: Hussein Abdelbagi Akol Agany, Vice President of the Republic of South Sudan

4. United Republic of Tanzania: Philip Isdor Mpango, Vice President of the United Republic of Tanzania

5. Uganda: Jessica Alupo, Vice President of the Republic of Uganda

6. Panama: José Gabriel Carrizo, Vice President of the Republic of Panama

7. Portugal: António Costa, Prime Minister of the Portuguese Republic

8. Armenia: Nikol Pashinyan, Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia

9. Barbados: Mia Amor Mottley, Prime Minister, Minister for National Security and the Public Service, and Minister for Finance, Economic Affairs and Investment of Barbados

10. Ireland: Micheál Martin, Taoiseach of Ireland

11. Malta: Robert Abela, Prime Minister of the Republic of Malta

12. Kuwait: Sheikh Ahmad Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, Prime Minister of the State of Kuwait

13. Spain: Pedro Sánchez Pérez-Castejón, President of the Government of Spain

14. Jamaica: Andrew Holness, Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Economic Growth and Job Creation of Jamaica

15. Guinea: Bernard Gomou, Prime Minister, Head of Government of the Republic of Guinea

16. Austria: Alexander Schallenberg, Federal Minister for European and International Affairs

17. Mexico: Marcelo Ebrard Casaubón, Minister for Foreign Affairs