Pan-African Parliament Takes Africa’s Voice to UNGA81 Through High-Level Parliamentary Diplomacy

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The President of the PanAfrican Parliament (PAP), H.E. Dr. Fateh Boutbig, is leading a high-level parliamentary delegation to the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA81) in New York, United States of America.

The mission, taking place during the UN General Assembly’s High-Level Week, will provide an important platform for the Pan-African Parliament to advance African perspectives in international deliberations and reinforce parliamentary diplomacy as a tool for promoting peace, sustainable development, human rights, good governance and continental integration.

The delegation is expected to participate in the General Debate and a series of high-level meetings at the United Nations Headquarters from 22 to 29 September 2026. These include discussions on the right to development, climate action and a just transition, the threats posed by sea-level rise, pandemic prevention, preparedness and response, the Durban Declaration and Programme of Action, and the total elimination of nuclear weapons.

H.E. Dr. Boutbig will also deliver keynote addresses at Heal@UNGA81 and the Global Distinguished Leadership Award Ceremony. The President is further expected to contribute to a parliamentary dialogue on the role of legislative leadership in building thriving and climate resilient economies.

“The Pan-African Parliament carries the voices and aspirations of the African people. Our participation in the United Nations General Assembly is an opportunity to ensure that African priorities are reflected in global discussions and that parliamentary perspectives contribute meaningfully to the decisions shaping our shared future,” said H.E. Dr. Boutbig.

On the margins of UNGA81, the PAP delegation will undertake bilateral engagements and courtesy calls aimed at strengthening cooperation with African Union institutions, diplomatic representatives and international parliamentary and development partners.

The mission supports the objectives of the PAP Strategic Plan 2024–2028, particularly its commitment to strengthening the Parliament’s representative role in continental and international decision-making. It also reflects the institution’s mandate to provide a platform through which African citizens and grassroots organisations can contribute to deliberations on matters affecting the continent.