The general debate of the 79th session of the General Assembly will open on Tuesday, 24 September, continue through Saturday, 28 September, and conclude on Monday, 30 September 2024.

The theme for the general debate of the 79th session of the General Assembly is “Leaving no one behind: acting together for the advancement of peace, sustainable development and human dignity for present and future generations”.

His Excellency Philemon Yang, President of the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly will open the General Debate in GA Hall on 24th September 2024, at 9 am.

The UN Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, will introduce the annual report (A/79/1) on the activities of the Organization at the opening of the general debate.