Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations

United Nations High-level Week, New York

Opening of the General Debate

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24.09.2019
Rome time

To watch the video on demand (VOD) of this event see http://webtv.un.org/meetings-events/general-assembly/general-debate/74th-session/

The annual General Debate of the United Nations General Assembly (from Tuesday, 24 September, to Saturday, 28 September, and on Monday, 30 September 2019.) is the occasion for world leaders to gather at UN Headquarters to discuss global issues.

The theme of the General Debate, "Galvanizing multilateral efforts for poverty eradication, quality education, climate action and inclusion", is also the theme of the 74th session.

Photo credit: UN Photo/Rick Bajornas

Topics: Climate change,Director-General,Meeting

Related: FAO at the General Assembly of the United Nations - UN Web TV - Climate Action Summit UN website - 74th UN General Assembly - General Debate website

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