@parrot.news.onlin: PRESS RELEASE PRESIDENT BOKO TO PARTICIPATE AT THE 81st SESSION OF THE UNITED NATIONS GENERAL ASSEMBLY (UNGA81) GABORONE: President Advocate Duma Gideon Boko will participate in the High-Level Meetings of the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA81) in New York, from 19th to 26th September 2026. The 81st Session is convened under the theme, “Restoring Trust, Managing Transformation: A United Nations that Delivers for All.” It will bring together world leaders to discuss a range of issues under six key areas, namely: Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), human rights, climate action, emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI), peace and security, and the ongoing UN reform process. At UNGA81, Botswana will have the opportunity to advance its national position at various High-Level Meetings and promote its strategic socio-economic development goals, while contributing to the shaping of the global agenda and policy. On 23rd September 2026, President Boko is expected to address the UN General Assembly, where, among other issues, he will underscore Botswana’s commitment to the UN Charter, multilateralism, the peaceful settlement of disputes and a rules-based international order. The President will also officiate at a side event hosted by Botswana, themed “60 Jewels of Botswana: The Diamond Story.” The event will feature an exhibition of jewellery pieces crafted from Botswana diamonds and showcase the provenance of Botswana’s natural diamonds. Furthermore, President Boko will participate in a series of High-Level Meetings and co-host others, such as the African Leaders Malaria Alliance (ALMA) event, which will explore sustainable financing to eliminate malaria. The President will also have various bilateral engagements, including meetings with the heads of UNECA, UNAIDS and UNICEF, and will pay courtesy calls on the UN Secretary-General and the President of the 81st Session of the UN General Assembly. President Boko will be accompanied by Mrs Kaone Boko, First Lady of the Republic of Botswana; Dr Phenyo Butale, Minister of International Relations; Dr Stephen Modise, Minister of Health; Bogolo Kenewendo, Minister of Minerals and Energy; Lesego Chombo, Minister of Youth and Gender Affairs; as well as senior government officials. The President and his delegation will return to Gaborone on 26th September 2026. In the absence of both the President and the Vice President, Mooketsi Prince Maele, Minister of Higher Education, will assume the role of Acting President.

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Friday 18 September 2026 04:48:39 GMT