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Press Release<\/p>\n

UN General Assembly President unveils priorities, paving the way for a productive and successful session<\/strong><\/p>\n

New York, 14 January 2025 \u2013 Stressing the need for collective resolve among Member States to confront the most pressing global challenges, the President of the 79th\u00a0session of the UN General Assembly, H.E. Phil\u00e9mon Yang, presented his priorities<\/a><\/u>\u00a0today for the resumed session.<\/p>\n

These priorities range from financing for development and eliminating child labour to achieving peace and security in Africa. These priorities are expected to inject new vigour into the work of the UN General Assembly<\/a><\/u>.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs with all our priorities, we will be measured by our actions. My team and I intend to \u201cwalk the talk\u201d and deliver on my promises to you, the Member States of the United Nations,\u201d stated President Yang.\u00a0 \u201cFor the challenges we face, require that we commit to work together to achieve the goals that we have set for ourselves,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n

President Yang\u2019s priorities for the resumed session address the three pillars of the United Nations \u2013 peace and security, human rights and sustainable development. These priorities are:<\/p>\n