TEHRAN- Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi left Tehran for New York on Monday to participate in the annual United Nations General Assembly meeting.

Raisi is accompanied by leading a political delegation.

During his three-day visit to New York, Iran’s president is set to give a speech at the General Assembly conference, hold talks with heads of state and government, and meet Iranians living there.

The president will also elaborate on the Islamic Republic’s stances and respond to inquiries from elites in politics, society, religion, and the media.

The 78th UN General Assembly session will take place on September 18-26. The presence of high-ranking officials from different countries at the annual event provides a good opportunity for international political consultations and bilateral dialogues.