The World in Brief

UN General Assembly's 79th session kicks off with priority on resolution of conflicts

Published: 11:18, 11 September 2024

The 79th session of the UN General Assembly kicked off Tuesday with the resolution of conflicts as one of its main priorities.

Dennis Francis, president of the 78th General Assembly, handed over the gavel to his successor, Philemon Yang.

Yang, Cameroon’s candidate, who was elected as president of the 79th General Assembly in June, took the oath and assumed office.

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