MANILA, Philippines- President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will attend the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in the United States in September, Malacañang announced Wednesday.
During a press conference, Palace Press Officer Claire Castro confirmed that Marcos would join other world leaders during the high-level debate, which would start on Sept. 23 in New York City.
The Philippines is one of the original 51 charter members that created the United Nations in 1945.
Marcos to attend UN meet in New York in Sept- Palace
In 2022, Marcos delivered the country’s national statement during the UNGA high-level general debate, which marked his debut on the world stage as the country’s head of state., This news data comes from:http://rafdtvm.ycyzqzxyh.com
The President then called on UN member states to support the Philippines’ bid for a non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council, reiterating that the Philippines was "a friend to all and an enemy to none."
In 2023 and 2024, Marcos skipped the UNGA and was instead represented by former Foreign Affairs secretary Enrique Manalo.
- Hopes dim for Putin-Zelenskyy peace summit
- Read to reduce sentence, Uzbekistan tells prisoners
- House justice panel to probe US' extradition request for Quiboloy
- Macron says 26 countries pledge troops as a reassurance force for Ukraine after war ends
- Pope Leo: We must listen first before speaking
- Nepal to block unregistered social media platforms – govt
- India to cut taxes on hundreds of consumer goods to boost local demand following steep US tariffs
- DBP launches P50M program for education
- Indonesian police officer fired over killing that sparked protests
- Recto: No exemption for US tech firms from digital tax
