UN General Assembly: Vice-President Tiémoko Meyliet Koné in New York to Represent President Alassane Ouattara

The Vice-President of the Republic of Côte d'Ivoire, Tiémoko Meyliet Koné, left Abidjan on Sunday, September 20, 2026, for New York, United States, according to a press release from the Presidency of the Republic, a copy of which was obtained by InCôtedIvoire.net.

Mr. Tiémoko Meyliet Koné is representing the President of the Republic, H.E. Alassane Ouattara, at the 81st Ordinary Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). Held under the theme "Restoring trust, supporting transformations: a UN for everyone," this high-level diplomatic gathering takes place from September 8 to December 22, 2026.

During the General Debate scheduled from September 22 to 28, 2026, the Vice-President will deliver a key address to present Côte d'Ivoire's vision on the major challenges of global governance and international cooperation.

On the sidelines of the plenary sessions, the head of the Ivorian delegation will also participate in several high-level meetings and side events