Masoud Pezeshkian, the President, arrived in New York a short while ago on September 21, 2026. This trip is made to participate and speak at the eighty-first session of the United Nations General Assembly. Upon his arrival at John F. Kennedy Airport in New York, the Ambassador and Deputy Representative of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the United Nations welcomed him.
Participation in the United Nations General Assembly
Pezeshkian will clarify the official positions of the country in front of the global community as the representative of the Islamic Republic of Iran at this global meeting. The United Nations General Assembly is one of the most important annual diplomatic events where heads of state and political and cultural figures discuss and exchange views on global issues.
Side Programs of the President
In addition to speaking at the General Assembly, Masoud Pezeshkian will have other programs during this trip. He will have meetings with some of the leaders of the participating countries in this conference as well as political and cultural groups and figures. These meetings provide an opportunity to establish new connections and strengthen the international relations of the Islamic Republic of Iran.
This trip takes place at a time when Iran is facing various internal and external challenges, and the country's representatives at this global meeting can explain the positions and ideals of the Islamic Republic. It is expected that Masoud Pezeshkian's speech will attract significant attention and at the same time provide an opportunity to convey important messages from Iran to the global community.
Given the existing political sensitivities and international conditions, the President's presence at this meeting demonstrates the determination and will of the Islamic Republic of Iran to engage with the global community. He seeks to create a space for dialogue and exchange of views on various topics, including security, sustainable development, and human rights.
