Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, addresses the General Debate of the 80th Session of the General Assembly of the United Nations (New York, 23 – 29 September 2025).
World leaders will gather to engage in the annual high-level General Debate under the theme, "Better together: 80 years and more for peace, development and human rights".
The General Debate of the United Nations General Assembly is the opportunity for Heads of State and Government to come together at the UN Headquarters and discuss world issues. Heads of State and Government and ministers will explore solutions to intertwined global challenges to advance peace, security, and sustainable development.
The UN General Assembly (UNGA) is the main policy-making organ of the Organization. Comprising all Member States, it provides a unique forum for multilateral discussion of the full spectrum of international issues covered by the Charter of the United Nations. Each of the 193 Member States of the United Nations has an equal vote.
The United Nations is an international organization founded in 1945. Currently made up of 193 Member States, the UN and its work are guided by the purposes and principles contained in its founding Charter.
General debate website: https://gadebate.un.org/
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Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva today (24 Sep) said he expects that when he meets with United States President Donald Trump, there will be “no limits” on the issues to be discussed, but “what is not discussable is Brazil’s sovereignty.”
Lula said, “the US and Brazil are the largest democracies in the continent, in the Americas. We have many business interests in common. We have many industrial interests in common. We have many technological and scientific interests. And we have a lot of interest in the debate about digital platforms and artificial intelligence and on trade issues. So, if we are the two largest economies of the Americas, there’s no reason so that Brazil and the US should face conflict.”
On the current state of the world, he said, “it’s not normal what’s going on in Russia and Ukraine. It’s not normal what’s going on in Gaza. It’s not normal the amount of conflicts that we have, the largest number of conflicts since the Second World War, and it’s not normal the amount of countries that are spending trillions of dollars in arms spending, we should spend trillions of dollars to end hunger. 733 million people in the world are in hunger. It’s not normal the inequality that exists on the planet.”
On United Nations reform, the Brazilian President said, “the picture of the 2025 world is not the same as 1945. Countries have evolved. Humanity has evolved. We need to have more countries. We need to stop the veto power in the UN, and above all, in relation to climate, what we need is that when we take a position, that we put it to a vote. We need everyone to comply with this decision.”
On the future meeting with the US President, he said, “I expect that a conversation between two heads of state we can put on the table what are the issues, what are the problems, what are our differences. And then we start to make decisions. I am convinced that some decisions that were made by President Trump was due to the fact of the quality of info that he was getting vis-a-vis Brazil, and the moment that he has the correct information to him, I think he can change his position very easily. At the same way Brazil could change its position.”
Da Silva said, “we need to sit down. We need to bring to the table all the problems. The problem that he has in relation to Brazil, the problem that we have in relation to the US, and them from that moment we start discussing it. So, what is not discussable is Brazil’s sovereignty. It is our democracy. This is something which is not under discussion, nor for President Trump, nor any president in the world.”
He said, “we have a trade flow which is very important. So, I’m not sure who said to President Trump that he had a trade deficit with Brazil. He has had a 410 billion surplus in the last 15 years. So, I don’t know who gave him this piece of information. I hope they know. Sitting at the table, me, him you know, his advisors, my advisors that we may be able to re-establish the necessary harmony that we need between Brazil and the US.”
On the Middle East conflict, he said, “there’s not a war going on in Gaza. It’s a genocide that’s going on. A very strongly military army against a defenceless people, especially women and children.”
He said, “this genocide is only happening because the one that can stop it did not take any action. The UN Security Council could have taken stronger decisions. The same UN that had the strength to build the Israeli state should have strength to build a Palestinian state.”
On the upcoming 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) that will take place in Belém, Brazil, from 10 to 21 November, he said “I hope that will have all the heads of state participate. I would love that President XI Jinping participates, President Trump participates. And Prime Minister Modi. I would enjoy everybody participating because now it’s the time for truth and when we’re dealing with climate, we have to decide, do we want to be respected by the world that we represent or we’re going to fool around with climate issues?”
Finally, on the Russia-Ukraine war, he said, “Putin thought that he was going to win the war really quickly. And I think that Zelensky thought, that with the help from the US in Europe would mean that they would, win it very quickly, and it didn’t happen. And this has been going on for three years already. So, I think that people are already in that limit of negotiation. No one is brave enough to say this, but I think everyone has their limits for negotiations. I had made a proposition based on the document signed by Brazil in China for the creation of a group of friends for peace that the Secretary-General of the UN, for him to bring together a group countries that wanted to build peace, for them to visit Moscow, to talk to Putin and then go to Kyiv to talk to Zelensky and build a proposition to make that proposition publicly.”
“We cannot afford to lose the current, fragile diplomatic momentum,” UN Secretary-General António Guterres told a high-level Security Council briefing on Ukraine, as he reiterated his appeal for “a full, comprehensive and sustainable ceasefire.”
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said, “Each day Russia kills our people, destroys our cities and leaves no sign it will ever return to the principles of the UN Charter.” He also said, “If China truly wanted this war to stop, it could compel Moscow to end the invasion.”
Zelenskyy also called for building a “new security architecture” with Britain, France, and more than other 40 countries. He said Ukraine counts on the United States as a backstop, arguing that stronger joint air defenses would force Russia to halt its missile and drone strikes. “If there is no war in the sky, Russia can’t keep fighting on the ground,” he said.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco A. Rubio underscored Washington’s commitment to Ukraine, “The President is a very patient man. He’s very committed to peace, but his patience is not infinite,” Rubio said, referring to Donald Trump. He noted the United States could impose “additional economic costs” on Russia or expand arms sales to Ukraine if diplomacy fails. “This war needs to end,” Rubio said.
Russia’s Deputy Permanent Representative Dmitry Polyansky said Russian speakers in Ukraine face persecution and denial of their identity, while “so-called European democracies are clapping and cheering, basically alleging that Russia is trampling upon Ukrainian identity. This is a big lie, and we never had such an objective.”
At the stakeout before the Security Council meeti, Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha reiterated Kyiv’s and allies’ demand for negotiations. “We stand united in our solidarity, and we jointly call on the Russian Federation to stop the killing and enter meaningful negotiations with Ukraine,” he said.
Opening remarks by António Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations, on Artificial Intelligence and International Peace and Security – Security Council, 10005th meeting.
"I thank the Republic of Korea for convening this high-level open debate at a decisive moment for global cooperation on Artificial Intelligence.
AI is no longer a distant horizon – it is here, transforming daily life, the information space, and the global economy at breathtaking speed.
The question is not whether AI will influence international peace and security, but how we will shape that influence.
Used responsibly, AI can strengthen prevention and protection:
Anticipating food insecurity and displacement;
Supporting de-mining;
Helping identify potential outbreaks of violence.
And so much more.
But without guardrails, it can also be weaponized.
Recent conflicts have become testing grounds for AI-powered targeting and autonomy.
AI-enabled cyberattacks can disrupt or destroy critical infrastructure in minutes.
The ability to fabricate and manipulate audio and video threatens information integrity, fuels polarization, and can trigger diplomatic crises.
And the massive energy and water demands of large-scale models, coupled with competition over critical minerals, are creating new drivers of tension.
Excellencies,
Innovation must serve humanity – not undermine it.
Last month, the General Assembly established an Independent International Scientific Panel on Artificial Intelligence and an annual Global Dialogue on AI Governance.
This is a recognition of the unique convening power of the UN.
Together, these initiatives aim to connect science, policy and practice;
Provide every country a seat at the table;
And reduce fragmentation.
They represent practical tools to make AI safer, more inclusive, and more accountable.
I will soon launch an open call for nominations for the Scientific Panel.
I urge all Member States to nominate eminent, diverse experts and support the Panel’s expertise, independence and regional balance – with the resources needed for timely, science-based assessments.
I also call on governments and stakeholders to engage fully in the Global Dialogue, and to shape inclusive, human-rights-based global norms.
Excellencies,
Today, I wish to focus on four priorities.
First, we must ensure human control over the use of force.
Let us be clear: humanity’s fate cannot be left to an algorithm.
Humans must always retain authority over life-and-death decisions.
The Council and Member States must ensure that military use of AI remains in full compliance with international law and the Charter. Human control and judgment must be preserved in every use of force.
I reiterate my call for a ban on lethal autonomous weapons systems operating without human control, with a view to concluding a legally binding instrument by next year.
And, until nuclear weapons are eliminated, any decision on their use must rest with humans – not machines.
Second, we must build coherent global regulatory frameworks.
From design to deployment to decommissioning, AI systems must always comply with international law.
Military uses must be clearly regulated: through legal reviews, human accountability, and strong safeguards against misuse.
We need greater transparency, confidence-building, and cooperation to reduce risks – especially in conflict zones.
AI must never lower barriers to acquiring or using prohibited weapons or undermine disarmament obligations.
I welcome the Responsible Artificial Intelligence in the Military Domain initiative and commend your leadership in these efforts.
Last December, the General Assembly adopted a resolution on AI in the military domain and its implications for international peace and security.
Building on that, I presented a report to the General Assembly recommending States to take concrete steps to initiate a dedicated and inclusive process to address this issue.
I urge Member States to take this forward.
Third, we must protect information integrity in situations of conflict and insecurity.
The UN Global Principles for Information Integrity provide a foundation for coordinated action.
Governments, platforms, media and civil society must cooperate to detect and deter AI-generated deception – from disinformation campaigns to deepfakes targeting peace processes, humanitarian access and elections.
We need transparency in the entire AI life cycle;
Rapid and verified attribution of information sources and their dissemination;
And systemic safeguards to prevent AI systems from spreading disinformation and igniting violence.
Excellences,
Fourth and finally, we must close the AI capacity gap…"
Full Remarks [as delivered]: https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/statement/2025-09-24/un-secretary-generals-remarks-the-security-council-open-debate-artificial-intelligence-and-international-peace-and-security-bilingual-delivered-scroll-down-for-all
First Right of Reply by Iran at the General Debate of the 80th Session of the General Assembly of the United Nations (New York, 23 – 29 September 2025).
World leaders will gather to engage in the annual high-level General Debate under the theme, "Better together: 80 years and more for peace, development and human rights".
The General Debate of the United Nations General Assembly is the opportunity for Heads of State and Government to come together at the UN Headquarters and discuss world issues. Heads of State and Government and ministers will explore solutions to intertwined global challenges to advance peace, security, and sustainable development.
The UN General Assembly (UNGA) is the main policy-making organ of the Organization. Comprising all Member States, it provides a unique forum for multilateral discussion of the full spectrum of international issues covered by the Charter of the United Nations. Each of the 193 Member States of the United Nations has an equal vote.
The United Nations is an international organization founded in 1945. Currently made up of 193 Member States, the UN and its work are guided by the purposes and principles contained in its founding Charter.
General debate website: https://gadebate.un.org/
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Arnoldo Ricardo André Tinoco, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Worship of Costa Rica, addresses the General Debate of the 80th Session of the General Assembly of the United Nations (New York, 23 – 29 September 2025).
World leaders will gather to engage in the annual high-level General Debate under the theme, "Better together: 80 years and more for peace, development and human rights".
The General Debate of the United Nations General Assembly is the opportunity for Heads of State and Government to come together at the UN Headquarters and discuss world issues. Heads of State and Government and ministers will explore solutions to intertwined global challenges to advance peace, security, and sustainable development.
The UN General Assembly (UNGA) is the main policy-making organ of the Organization. Comprising all Member States, it provides a unique forum for multilateral discussion of the full spectrum of international issues covered by the Charter of the United Nations. Each of the 193 Member States of the United Nations has an equal vote.
The United Nations is an international organization founded in 1945. Currently made up of 193 Member States, the UN and its work are guided by the purposes and principles contained in its founding Charter.
General debate website: https://gadebate.un.org/
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Giorgia Meloni, President of the Council of Ministers of the Republic of Italy, addresses the General Debate of the 80th Session of the General Assembly of the United Nations (New York, 23 – 29 September 2025).
World leaders will gather to engage in the annual high-level General Debate under the theme, "Better together: 80 years and more for peace, development and human rights".
The General Debate of the United Nations General Assembly is the opportunity for Heads of State and Government to come together at the UN Headquarters and discuss world issues. Heads of State and Government and ministers will explore solutions to intertwined global challenges to advance peace, security, and sustainable development.
The UN General Assembly (UNGA) is the main policy-making organ of the Organization. Comprising all Member States, it provides a unique forum for multilateral discussion of the full spectrum of international issues covered by the Charter of the United Nations. Each of the 193 Member States of the United Nations has an equal vote.
The United Nations is an international organization founded in 1945. Currently made up of 193 Member States, the UN and its work are guided by the purposes and principles contained in its founding Charter.
General debate website: https://gadebate.un.org/
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Péter Szijjártó, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade of Hungary, addresses the General Debate of the 80th Session of the General Assembly of the United Nations (New York, 23 – 29 September 2025).
World leaders will gather to engage in the annual high-level General Debate under the theme, "Better together: 80 years and more for peace, development and human rights".
The General Debate of the United Nations General Assembly is the opportunity for Heads of State and Government to come together at the UN Headquarters and discuss world issues. Heads of State and Government and ministers will explore solutions to intertwined global challenges to advance peace, security, and sustainable development.
The UN General Assembly (UNGA) is the main policy-making organ of the Organization. Comprising all Member States, it provides a unique forum for multilateral discussion of the full spectrum of international issues covered by the Charter of the United Nations. Each of the 193 Member States of the United Nations has an equal vote.
The United Nations is an international organization founded in 1945. Currently made up of 193 Member States, the UN and its work are guided by the purposes and principles contained in its founding Charter.
General debate website: https://gadebate.un.org/
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