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Nqobile Tshili, Chronicle Reporter
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa will attend this year’s United Nations General Assembly virtually as part of the global Covid-19 mitigation measures.
This is the second year running for President Mnangagwa to virtually attend the high-level annual event for Heads of State.
This year’s UN General Assembly runs from September 21 to September 27 in New York, United States of America.
In a statement yesterday, Deputy Chief Secretary to the President and Cabinet responsible for presidential communications, Mr George Charamba, said President Mnangagwa has opted to virtually attend the summit.
“In light of the continuing Covid-19 global threat and to allow for the consolidation of reforms and recovery of our economy whose fundamentals are pointing in a positive trajectory, His Excellency the President Dr ED Mnangagwa has this year decided not to attend the United National General Assembly in person,” he said.
“Instead, he will participate virtually via video conferencing. This mode includes his pre-recorded address, which is slotted for Thursday, 23 September 2021 and any other high-level meetings occurring on the sidelines of the main debate.”
Mr Charamba said the organisers of the UN General Assembly have adopted a hybrid convention model where some delegates can attend it physically while others virtually.
“Key issues and decisions are set to be discussed and decided on in the course of the General Assembly. Due to the global Covid-19 pandemic, organisers have recommended a hybrid assembly where Member States have an option to either attend physically through country delegates or virtually through online platforms,” he said. — @nqotshili
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