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Development goals in focus as leaders gather for UN meetings

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A "#UNGA" sign is on display at United Nations headquarters, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022. [AP Photo]

The U.N. General Assembly brings world leaders together in New York this week, with meetings Monday focusing on accelerating efforts to achieve worldwide development goals.

U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said ahead of Monday's session that only 15% of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals are on track to be reached by 2030.

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