The high-level general debate of the 81st session of the UN General Assembly continued in New York for a third day.
World leaders are delivering speeches and holding diplomatic meetings at the UN headquarters in New York. Key topics under discussion include rebuilding trust, managing global transformation, peace and security, and the future of international cooperation.
Middle East and Ukraine war on agenda
The situation in the Middle East and the Russia-Ukraine war are among the main focuses of the debate. Global security, humanitarian crises and the future of international cooperation are also at the center of the discussions.
Abbas to address assembly online, Netanyahu in person
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas is expected to address the General Assembly via videoconference on Thursday. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will deliver an in-person speech during the morning session.
The high-level general debate is one of the UN General Assembly’s main annual forums, bringing together heads of state and government to discuss international challenges and outline their countries’ priorities.