66th session of UN General Assembly opens in NYC

The session will focus on the following four main areas of work: a peaceful settlement of disputes, a reform of the World Body and invigoration of its work, a more effective prevention of and response to natural calamities, and sustainable development and global prosperity, Session President, Qatari diplomat Nassir Abdulaziz Al-Nasser said in his opening remarks at the session. He was elected to the post on a proposal made b the regional group of African countries.

According to tradition, a general political debate will be held within the framework of the session from September 21 to 27. A Russian delegation will be headed by Minister of Foreign Affairs Sergei Lavrov.

A high-level meeting on nuclear security as well as a high-level conference dedicated to the 10th anniversary of the adoption of the Durban Declaration and Action Program will be held at the UN headquarters on Sept 22; Kazinform cites Itar-Tass.

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