Iranian and Austrian foreign ministers meet in New York
On the sidelines of the UN General Assembly's 81st session
IRNA reports that Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi and Austrian Foreign Minister Beate Meinl-Reisinger met on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York. The piece outlines the UNGA 81 agenda, session dates, and related high-level meetings.
Tehran – IRNA reports that Austrian Foreign Minister Beate Meinl-Reisinger met Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi on the sidelines of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. The IRNA dispatch notes that leaders and representatives from 193 UN member states are gathered for the gathering, with the session running from Tuesday, 31 Shahrivar 1405 (22 September 2026) to Monday, 6 Mehr 1405 (28 September 2026). The official slogan for the 81st session is: “Rebuilding trust, managing transformation: a UN that delivers for all.” The agenda will cover peace and security, human rights, sustainable development, climate change, rising sea levels, pandemic preparedness, and governance of artificial intelligence. In addition to speeches, high-level meetings and bilateral and multilateral talks will be held on the sidelines, making New York a key hub for diplomatic activity this week.