UNGA: Leaders gather as General Assembly kicks off
World leaders have begun gathering in New York for the UN General Assembly. US President Trump will address the body on Tuesday, as will his Finnish, French and Turkish counterparts. Follow DW for the latest.
The 81st United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) began on September 22, 2026, with UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres and Assembly President Khalilur Rahman set to open the event in New York. As the conference commenced, global challenges such as war, climate catastrophe, and the rise of artificial intelligence dominated the agenda.
The six-day conference would provide an opportunity for world leaders to engage in person, conducting bilateral meetings while addressing their nations' pressing issues on the main stage. Notable speakers included US President Donald Trump, Brazilian President Inacio Lula Da Silva, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, as well as leaders from Africa, Central Asia, Europe, Scandinavia, South America, and the Middle East.
The session was expected to commence with Trump's address, followed by Lula's and Erdogan's, before other world leaders took the floor.
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