Malaysia

Anwar leaves for New York to attend 78th UN General Assembly

PM to tell world leaders about Madani framework, country’s efforts against climate change

Updated 2 years ago · Published on 20 Sep 2023 3:07PM

Anwar leaves for New York to attend 78th UN General Assembly
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is set to make his first appearance at the United Nations general assembly. – SYEDA IMRAN/The Vibes file pic, September 20, 2023

KUALA LUMPUR – Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim left for New York last night to participate in the 78th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).

Accompanying him were his wife Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail and other members of the Malaysian delegation.

Anwar, in his Facebook post, said that at the gathering with world leaders, he would share Malaysia’s efforts in dealing with the climate crisis to achieve the 2030 Agenda, the country’s roadmap under the Malaysia Madani framework as well as several other global issues.

“Pray for the mission of the Malaysian delegation to go smoothly, InsyaAllah,” he said.

This is Anwar’s first appearance at the annual gathering, and he is scheduled to deliver Malaysia’s national statement at the general debate on Friday (September 22). – Bernama, September 20, 2023

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