The general debate starts at 9 a.m. local time, i.e. at 3 p.m. CET.The president of this year's General Assembly is Annalena Baerbock, and 150 heads of state and government from all over the world will attend the General Assembly.Among the participants are the President of the United States of America, Donald Trump, who will speak at the General Assembly today, then the Prime Minister of Spain, Pedro Sanchez, the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, the Prime Minister of Greece, Kyriakos Mitsotakis, as well as the President of Serbia, Aleksandar Vučić, who will address the General Assembly on Wednesday.The 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly, under the theme "Better together: 80 years and more for peace, development and human rights", comes at a crucial moment to renew the global commitment to multilateralism, solidarity and joint action for people and planet.This year's high-level week highlights the urgent importance of fulfilling the promises of the Sustainable Development Goals and re-invigorating global cooperation. Two key platforms will highlight actions and solutions, and at a general debate, world leaders will present their views and priorities in the context of complex and interconnected global challenges.Before the start of the General Assembly, traditionally in honor of the heads of delegations, UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres is organizing a reception, which will be attended by President Vučić.By the way, on the streets of New York, because of the rally where US President Donald Trump will speak, the presence of the police has increased.Security measures include the use of drones, and due to street closures, traffic in the part of the city around the United Nations headquarters is difficult.The New York police, on the eve of this big conference, pointed out that special forces will be deployed throughout the week, with the sea and air forces on full alert.According to announcements, anti-terrorist units will also provide security for the gathering.Citizens are urged to avoid driving and use public transport. By the way, the United Nations is celebrating its 80th anniversary this year, and the General Assembly will last until Monday, September 29.
23.9.2025.
10:15
Today, the UN General Assembly: Special forces deployed in New York, drones involved in security measures
At the headquarters of the United Nations in New York, today begins the 80th General Assembly, where leaders from all over the world will gather.
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