In New York, USA, the summit speech of the United Nations General Assembly began at 10 pm on the 21st of Japan time.
The question is whether the international community can show unity to urgent issues such as the situation in Afghanistan, countermeasures against the new coronavirus, and response to global warming.
At the United Nations General Assembly held at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, general debate speeches by the leaders and representatives of each country began on the morning of the 21st at 10 pm Japan time on the 21st.
Following the speech by UN Secretary-General António Guterres, President Bolsonaro will be on the podium, following the convention of Brazil's first speech among the leaders of each country.
Last year, all the speeches were given in the form of pre-recorded video as a countermeasure against the new coronavirus, but it is now possible to actually make a speech at the United Nations headquarters, and the leaders and representatives of more than 100 countries. Will give a speech at the chamber.
On the 21st of the first day, President Biden of the United States and President Moon Jae-in of South Korea will give speeches, and President Xi Jinping of China will play a pre-recorded video.
On the 24th, Prime Minister Suga will also give a video speech.
One of the main agenda items of this year is the situation in Afghanistan. Is expected to express his opinion.
Furthermore, the fair distribution of the new coronavirus vaccine, efforts to tackle global warming, and response to the situation in Myanmar where the military coup d'etat are likely to be the focus.
Already in New York, a series of face-to-face and online summit-level meetings are being held, asking whether the international community can show unity in the face of many urgent challenges.