WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 (Xinhua) -- U.S. President George W. Bush will address the UN General Assembly on Sept. 23 and will thank countries that backed the Iraq war, the White House said in a statement on Friday.

During the visit to the United Nations from Sept. 22 to 24, Bush will address the UN General Assembly, hold talks with UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon, attend an event on the global food crisis, the statement said.

Moreover, Bush and Iraqi President Jalal Talabani will co-host an event to thank those countries that backed the Iraq war, the statement said.

"All of the president's events will stress the importance of effective multilateral action in promoting freedom and democratic governance, addressing terrorism, and reducing barriers to international trade and investment," the statement said.

It will be the final appearance for Bush at the UN General Assembly. Bush is due to leave office early next year.
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