This is by far the most stressed the U.N. system has ever been in its 80 years,” said Anjali K. Dayal, a professor of international politics at Fordham University in New York.
Trump to hold one-on-one talks with world leaders
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said Trump would tout “the renewal of American strength around the world” and his efforts to help end several wars.
“The president will also touch upon how globalist institutions have significantly decayed the world order, and he will articulate his straightforward and constructive vision for the world,” Leavitt said.
Following his speech, Trump will hold one-on-one meetings with U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres and the leaders of Ukraine, Argentina and the European Union. He will also hold a group meeting with officials from Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Indonesia, Turkey, Pakistan, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates and Jordan.
He’ll return to Washington after hosting a reception Tuesday night with more than 100 invited world leaders.
The White House says Trump will also “touch upon how globalist institutions have significantly decayed the world order”
The general debate of the general assembly is now under way – watch live at the top of the page
The US president could also discuss the decision by several countries to recognise Palestinian statehood – a move the US opposes
Israel says recognition rewards Hamas for their 7 October 2023 attack in which about 1,200 people were killed and 251 taken hostage
Israeli forces are continuing their ground offensive to fully occupy Gaza City
More than 65,000 Palestinians have been killed by Israel since 7 October, according to Gaza’s Hamas-run health ministry
