Foreign Minister Shaikh Khalid bin Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Khalifah arrived in New York to take part in the 69th session of the United Nations General Assembly.
He affirmed that Bahrain's participation in this session stems from its commitment to the principles of the United Nations Charter and its policy of positive communication and openness on all countries of the world.
He underlined Bahrain’s keenness to ensure success of the international organisations in carrying out their missions of achieving international peace and security and enhancing cooperation between all countries.
The Foreign Minister said that such international events provide good opportunities to meet senior officials of various member states, especially countries with which Bahrain has close ties, so as to further bolster relations in various political, economic, military, social and cultural fields.
Key issues on the UN General Assembly’s agenda include fighting terrorism and extremism, improving women and girls health, boosting partnerships to promote development, equitable trading systems and promoting direct local and foreign investment.
Discussions will also focus on mechanisms to strengthen the role of the General Assembly, reforming the Security Council, eradicating poverty and hunger and combating Ebola disease.
In addition, the UN General Assembly will also discuss various Arab and international issues of concern, especially the Palestinian issue and the Syrian crisis.
The General Assembly will hold a series of high-level dialogues on several topics which include means of implementing the post-2015 development agenda, promoting gender equality and women's empowerment, peaceful settlement of disputes, cooperation between the United Nations and regional organisations and tackling climate change.