Iran President To Visit NY For UN Session Soon

Tehran, Sept 5, IRNA – President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said Wednesday he is planned to travel to New York, US, to attend the United Nations General Assembly session late September. Speaking to reporters after the cabinet session today, the President said he will hold a press briefing prior to his trip in order to elaborate Iran's policies and stands. Asked about the exact time of his visit, he said the officials are holding talks to set the date. The Iranian President further hailed active presence of media people in covering the news on the Non-Aligned Movement meeting held in the Iranian capital on August 26-31./end