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South Korean President Lee Jae Myung expected to meet Trump in New York
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have arrived in New York for the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly. Lee is expected to meet Donald Trump and other world leaders.
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif arrived in New York ahead of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly.
Lee, who will follow a three-day program in New York, visited the city's Koreatown after departing Seoul on Monday and greeted members of the Korean community there.
Lee to meet Trump and Guterres
Lee is expected to outline his vision for peaceful coexistence on the Korean Peninsula at the General Assembly and explain South Korea's role in resolving global issues.
The South Korean president is scheduled to meet United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres. Lee is also expected to meet U.S. President Donald Trump and other world leaders.
After his program in New York, Lee will travel to Mexico and meet President Claudia Sheinbaum on a state visit. The talks are expected to address cooperation in trade, investment and supply chains.
Takaichi's journey delayed by typhoon
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's arrival in New York was delayed by about four hours after Typhoon Dujuan brought heavy rainfall and strong winds to eastern Japan.
Takaichi will deliver her first speech at the United Nations General Assembly since taking office. The Japanese prime minister is expected to meet Trump on Tuesday.
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif also arrived in New York to attend the General Assembly session. Sharif is accompanied by Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar.
Representation from other Asian countries
Bangladeshi Prime Minister Tarique Rahman departed Dhaka for New York on Monday morning. Rahman is scheduled to deliver his first speech at the General Assembly on Thursday.
India's delegation is headed by Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar. Jaishankar is expected to address the General Assembly on Saturday.
Indonesia is represented by a delegation headed by Foreign Minister Sugiono on behalf of President Prabowo Subianto.
Malaysian Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan will also speak on behalf of Kuala Lumpur during the General Debate. Hasan is expected to reiterate Malaysia's position on United Nations Security Council reform and international peace and security.
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