Full coverage of the General Debate, as it happened

Wide view of the General Assembly Hall as Secretary-General António Guterres addresses the opening of the General Assembly's eightieth session.

UN Photo/Loey Felipe UN Secretary-General António Guterres (on screen) addresses the opening of the General Debate of the General Assembly’s 80th Session.

Full coverage of the General Debate, as it happened

29 September 2025 UN Affairs

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