Georgian PM Kobakhidze to attend 81st UN General Assembly in New York
Irakli Kobakhidze
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Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze will attend the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, scheduled for September 20-24.
Kobakhidze is expected to address the General Debate during the session.
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