By Our Reporter Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli is leaving for New York, USA, to attend the 79th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on Friday.  A Cabinet meeting on September 7 endorsed his 11-day visit to the USA to attend the UNGA. This is PM Oli’s first foreign visit after he assumed the high office on July 15. He is leading a 19-member delegation, which includes his spouse Radhika Shakya, Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Bishnu Prasad Paudel, Foreign Minister Dr. Arzu Rana Deuba, his political advisor Bishnu Rimal, senior government officials, media persons, security personnel and private doctors among others. However, by the time this story was filed, it seems PM Oli was not likely to hold sideline meetings with important leaders, especially Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and others in New York. He will address the UNGA on September 26 and participate in the Summit of the Future to be organised by UN General Secretary Antonio Guterres. Prime Minister Oli apprised the House of Representatives of his upcoming visit to New York while addressing on the last day of the budget session on Monday. In his address, he assured of his unwavering commitment to safeguarding Nepal's sovereignty and advancing its international standing ahead of the 79th United Nations General Assembly. He also highlighted Nepal’s dedication to non-interference, climate action, and maintaining dignity in the national discourse, setting the stage for a significant diplomatic mission and a reaffirmed focus on national and global issues. Meanwhile, Foreign Minister Dr. Rana, who is also attending the UN General Assembly, left for Canada on Monday to attend the Meeting of Women Foreign Ministers which is taking place on September 19 and 20 in Toronto. Co-hosted by the Governments of Canada and Jamaica, the two-day event will bring together women foreign ministers from over 15 countries. Minister Dr. Rana will discuss a range of issues, including the challenges and the representation of women in public positions, leadership and governance, said the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Following the Toronto meeting, she will leave for the United States to join the Nepali delegation to the UNGA on September 21. Foreign Minister Rana will address various forums and participate in bilateral meetings in New York before heading to Doha, Qatar, leading the Nepali delegation in the Third Summit of Asia Cooperation Dialogue scheduled for October 2 and 3.