The Prime Minister will spend the week in New York.
Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenković left for New York this morning, where he will lead the Croatian delegation at the 72nd session of the UN General Assembly from 18 to 21 September. In addition to the Prime Minister, meetings will be attended by Minister of Foreign and European Affairs Marija Pejčinović Burić, reports Index.hr on September 18, 2017.
The meeting of the 72nd session of the UN General Assembly will start on 19 September and end on 25 September, with the main topic of discussion being “Focusing on people: Achieving peace and a worthy life for everyone on a sustainable planet”. Prime Minister Andrej Plenković will speak at the UN General Assembly on Thursday. During his stay in New York, he will meet with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and will hold a series of other important bilateral meetings.
On Monday evening, upon arrival in New York, Prime Minister Plenković will meet with representatives of the Croatian community.
On Tuesday, he will attend a welcome reception hosted by UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres for heads of the delegations. The Prime Minister will then be present at the opening of the general debate at the 72nd session of the UN General Assembly. In the afternoon, Plenković will attend a meeting of the Global Environment Pact, chaired by French President Emanuel Macron. He will also attend the meeting for EU heads of delegations and foreign ministers, hosted by President of the European Council Donald Tusk, European Commission Vice-President Frans Timmermans, and EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs Federica Mogherini. In the evening, Prime Minister Plenković will attend a reception hosted by US President Donald Trump.
On Wednesday, on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of Croatia’s membership in the United Nations, the Prime Minister will unveil a memorial plaque for the “Peace” monument by Croatian sculptor Antun Augustinčić, which has been located at the UN headquarters since 1954. In the afternoon, Plenković will attend the Leaders Lunch of Bloomberg Global Business Forum and hold a lecture at the Columbia University on the topic “The Future of Europe – Croatia’s Perspective”.
In the evening, Prime Minister Andrej Plenković will host a reception on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of Croatia’s membership in the United Nations.
On Thursday, the Prime Minister will give a speech to the 72nd session of the UN General Assembly.
Translated from Index.hr.
