Sun, 17 Sep 2017 09:54:13 +0000 By AARON CHIYANZO PRESIDENT Edgar Lungu, arrives in New York today, for the 72nd session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) which officially opens on Tuesday, September 19. World leaders will be gathering at the United Nations headquarters to outline their issues on the role in addressing pressing global challenges and finding lasting solutions to poverty, hunger, climate change and conflict among others in the quest to build a safer and peaceful world for all. The theme for the 72nd United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) is; “Focusing on people: Striving for peace and decent life for all on a sustainable Planet” Earlier, President Lungu attended the SADC double Troika summit in South Africa and also held private talks with President Jacob Zuma. Foreign Affairs Permanent Secretary Chalwe Lombe said President Lungu will have a busy schedule while in New York as he was expected to address the General […]
