Tunisia's Foreign Minister Mohamed Ali Nafti will head the country's delegation to the 81st United Nations General Assembly, which will take place in New York from September 22-29, 2026. The assembly will be held under the theme "Restoring Trust and Managing Transition: A United Nations That Delivers Results for All". This was announced by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad on Sunday, September 20, 2026.
Minister Nafti will deliver Tunisia's statement during the general debate of the 81st session and will review the country's positions and vision on key regional and international issues. He will also participate in several high-level meetings and events, focusing on priority issues such as the right to development, addressing the impacts of rising sea levels, and pandemic prevention and response.
The Foreign Minister will chair a coordination meeting of Arab foreign ministers and participate in regional and group ministerial meetings. On the sidelines of the high-level segment, he will hold a series of bilateral meetings with his counterparts from brother and friendly countries, as well as international organizations.
These bilateral meetings aim to discuss ways to strengthen cooperation with these countries and organizations in various fields, as well as exchange views on regional and international issues of common interest. Tunisia's participation in the 81st UN General Assembly reflects the country's commitment to actively engaging in international affairs and promoting its interests.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad stated that Minister Nafti's participation in the assembly is in line with the instructions of the President of the Republic. The minister's agenda includes several high-level meetings and events that will allow him to promote Tunisia's positions and interests.
Rising sea levels and pandemic prevention and response are among the key issues that Minister Nafti will address during the assembly. Tunisia, like many other countries, is vulnerable to the impacts of climate change, including rising sea levels, which pose a significant threat to its coastal regions and economy.
The 81st UN General Assembly will bring together world leaders and diplomats to address pressing global challenges. Tunisia's active participation in the assembly demonstrates its commitment to multilateralism and cooperation to address these challenges.
Key points
- Tunisia's Foreign Minister Mohamed Ali Nafti leads the country's delegation to the 81st UN General Assembly in New York.
- The assembly will focus on priority issues such as the right to development and pandemic prevention and response.
- Minister Nafti will hold bilateral meetings with his counterparts to strengthen cooperation and exchange views on regional and international issues.
