Covid-19: Micheál Martin to highlight importance of international co-operation in first UN speech 

Taoiseach Micheál Martin will address the UN on Saturday evening. Picture: Julien Behal. 

The Taoiseach will use his first UN speech to highlight how Covid-19 has brought out an incredible motivation for people to work together.

Micheál Martin will address the 75th annual meeting of the United Nations General Assembly on Saturday evening. This year the leaders of 196 countries will deliver their national statements in pre-recorded video messages because of the global pandemic.