What to expect and key topics to follow in UN General Assembly
After the 2020’s all virtual version the UNGA is back. The annual summit is held in New York and more than 100 leaders gather from all over the country. Here’s what you should keep an eye on.
What is the United Nation General Assembly( UNGA)?
It was established in 1945. It is the place where all policies are made. Furthermore, different representatives’ meetings and also discussions took place here. With 193 member countries, this forum is unique where people from different nations gather and talk on worldwide topics.
The UNGA also has a key role in developing international laws. It can offer advice to countries on their internal matters and provide a platform for countries to share their views on global issues and discuss with others. This year, leaders from around the world are expected to attend a summit from September 20 to 27.
What are the main themes for 2021’s UN Assembly meeting?
This year people discuss the climate crises and the meeting will revolve around it. Afghanistan and Quad Alliance is also the main part of discussion . They are a group of four countries working together.
The United Nations General Assembly is meeting after the climate summit in Glasgow. “We need immediate action on money, cars, coal, and trees,” said Barbara Woodward, the UK’s UN ambassador. She mentioned that more than $100 billion in funding will help poorer countries manage climate change. The meeting will also encourage countries to set targets for cutting carbon emissions.
One of the warning letters has been issued from the UN related to the humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan. According to it, this nation faces a disaster if it doesn’t get more help. Right now, most countries are unwilling to support the Taliban government, but they also don’t want to cause a bigger crisis for refugees and women by cutting off aid. On Wednesday, foreign ministers from the five permanent members of the UN Security Council will probably discuss how to handle the situation.
Who’s Who: UNGA
President Biden is set to represent the United States at an important international meeting, where he’ll be joined by several other world leaders. Among those attending are Prime Minister Boris Johnson from the United Kingdom, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan from Turkey, and President Jair Bolsonaro from Brazil.
Furthermore, some important personalities will be missing. The president of China and Russia named Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping are not going to attend the meeting. Furthermore, the presidents of France and Iran named as Emmanuel Macron and Ebrahim Raisi would not be there. Despite Raisi’s absence, Iran will be represented by Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian.
On the other hand, some key allies from Asia will be attending the meeting in Washington. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison, and Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga will be there for the first in-person gathering of the Quad Alliance, a group focused on strengthening ties in the Indo-Pacific region.
These leaders from around the world are gathering to discuss critical issues, with the United Nations’ permanent members—the US, UK, Russia, China, and France—expected to make significant decisions regarding Afghanistan. Given the recent events in the region, these discussions will be closely watched.
In short the absence of some of the main personalities definitely impacted the result of the meeting. But the presence of other leaders from all over the world underscores the importance of the topics being discussed and the role of the US as a central figure in these global conversations
