H.E. Philémon Yang, President of the 79th session of the General Assembly stated in his opening remarks at side event co-hosted by the BIC: “Peace is not only of central importance to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, it stands at the very heart of the United Nations itself. The advancement of peace is the cornerstone of the theme I have chosen for this 79th session of the General Assembly. Unity in diversity, for the advancement of peace, sustainable development and human dignity for everyone, everywhere.”