Live: Guterres to open UN General Assembly in final speech of his mandate

The 81st UN General Assembly is set to open in New York on Tuesday, with United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres delivering his final speech before his term ends on December 31. He will be followed by Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and US President Donald Trump at the podium.

According to DW English, this year's session comes as global issues such as war in Ukraine and Iran, climate catastrophe, and artificial intelligence are prominent concerns. The event offers an opportunity for leaders to engage in bilateral meetings on the sidelines. Other speakers will include leaders from Africa, Central Asia, Europe, Scandinavia, South America, and the Middle East, including Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

A former Nigerian diplomat, Joe Keshi, has commented on the attendance of President Bola Tinubu at the UNGA, stating that Nigeria's presence is what matters, not whether the President personally attends. Keshi noted that the quality of representation and the issues advanced by Nigeria are more important than the President's attendance.

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