Georgian PM attends opening of UN General Assembly general debate
Garibashvili is set to address the participants on Thursday. The Georgian delegation includes the foreign minister Ilia Darchiashvili, the education minister Mikheil Chkhenkeli and the head of the government administration, Revaz Javelidze. Photo: government of Georgia press office
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The Georgian delegation, led by prime minister Irakli Garibashvili, on Tuesday, attended the opening of the general debate of the 77th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York.
In his tweet, Garibashvili said he was “honoured” to participate and represent Georgia in the UN General Assembly.
Delighted to participate in #UNGA opening session, where world leaders address the most pressing issues on the global agenda. Honored to represent ???????? & participate in launching important discussions w/ our partners for ensuring a better future. pic.twitter.com/AObLGezTnt
— Irakli Garibashvili (@GharibashviliGe) September 20, 2022
The participants of the opening session of the general debate were addressed by António Guterres, the UN secretary-general, Chaba Koroshi, the UN General Assembly president and other leaders, the government administration said.
Garibashvili is set to address the participants on Thursday. The Georgian delegation includes the foreign minister Ilia Darchiashvili, the education minister Mikheil Chkhenkeli and the head of the government administration, Revaz Javelidze.
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