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President John Dramani Mahama has departed Accra for New York to participate in the 81st United Nations General Assembly. There, he will facilitate two significant events addressing global development and reparatory justice.
The General Assembly is operating under the theme, “Restoring Trust, Managing Transformation: A United Nations that Delivers for All.”
On Monday, September 21, President Mahama will convene a high-level event centered on the Accra Reset, titled “Full Circle: Making Global Development Work Again”. He will assemble international leaders to deliberate on global development matters.
On Wednesday, September 23, he will organize a side event addressing the “Next Steps” in reparatory justice. This event will emphasize international collaboration for the recovery and restoration of cultural artifacts and heritage.
President Mahama is expected to present Ghana’s formal statement during the General Debate on Thursday, September 24.
He is also anticipated to engage with world leaders, the UN Secretary-General and representatives of multinational corporations. In addition, he will advance partnerships, encourage investment and connect with the Ghanaian diaspora.
Additional commitments will encompass a US-Ghana Presidential Roundtable with business executives and a presentation at the Council on Foreign Relations. Furthermore, he will participate in the Ocean Panel Leaders’ Meeting and attend the NASDAQ Closing Bell ceremony.
President Mahama will conclude his New York activities on Friday, September 25, through a community forum with Ghanaian residents. There, he will communicate developments regarding his agenda for national advancement.
He is accompanied by the First Lady, Mrs Lordina Dramani Mahama. Additionally, the Minister for Foreign Affairs, other government representatives and members of the Ghanaian delegation have joined him.