皇冠体育app UK and the United Nations 2016 General Assembly

Britain is committed to international development, peace and security, and a leading supporter of the international rules-based system. As one of only 5 permanent members of the UN Security Council and the only major power that meets both UN development and NATO defence targets our commitment to extensive cooperation with international partners remains steadfast.

皇冠体育app UN General Assembly (UNGA) High Level Week is the highlight of the global diplomatic calendar. It brings together leaders from the UN鈥檚 193 Member States, international media and civil society for a week of summits, debates and meetings. 皇冠体育app unique convening power of UNGA gives the opportunity to bring together the whole of the international community in making commitments on global issues.

皇冠体育app 71st UNGA in 2016 is Ban Ki-Moon鈥檚 last as Secretary-General and Obama鈥檚 last as President. Both will make speeches focusing on tackling the migration crisis. Other priorities for the UK include:

  • aviation security
  • accountability for the crimes of Daesh
  • Somalia
  • Syria
  • anti-microbial resistance
  • the Commonwealth