Global Leaders Gather at UN General Assembly Amid Crises
World leaders are gathering for the United Nations General Assembly under the shadow of wars, climate shocks, and concerns over artificial intelligence.
World leaders are gathering for the annual high-level meeting of the United Nations General Assembly amid ongoing wars, climate shocks, economic pressures, and growing anxieties over uncontrolled artificial intelligence.
Global Crises and the UN Agenda
Gathering against the backdrop of deep global divisions and wars, leaders are evaluating ways to combat economic hardships and climate crises affecting hundreds of millions of people.
The question of whether major wars in Iran, Gaza, Ukraine, Sudan, the Congo, and Myanmar can be brought to an end continues to be addressed in the General Assembly meetings.
Artificial Intelligence and Security Concerns
Due to rapidly advancing technologies and a lack of global regulatory mechanisms, uncontrolled artificial intelligence ranks among the primary concerns of the international community.
In this context, a high-level meeting on artificial intelligence has also been included on the agenda of the United Nations Security Council.
Leaders' Participation Schedule
At the General Assembly, where approximately 130 heads of state and government are expected to speak, U.S. President Donald Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron will take the podium on Tuesday.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian will deliver speeches on Wednesday.
The Future of the UN and Leadership Change
A comprehensive reform package agreed upon by the 193 member states, which includes updating the UN Security Council, will be discussed in the General Assembly.
As Antonio Guterres's second five-year term ends on December 31, this meeting marks his final general assembly gathering with global leaders as the UN chief.