President Donald Trump is set to meet with Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif during the 80th high-level session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). Trump will be delivering a speech to the UN General Assembly, marking his first address to world leaders at the UNGA platform during his second term as president.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt announced in a press conference that Trump will deliver an extended speech to highlight America’s global influence, and to outline his achievements during the first eight months of his second term, including the cessation of seven global wars and conflicts.
In addition to his address, President Trump will have bilateral meetings with UN Secretary-General António Guterres, as well as leaders from Ukraine, Argentina, and the European Union. A multilateral meeting will also take place, attended by representatives from Qatar, Pakistan, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Indonesia, Turkey, the UAE, and Jordan. This will be Trump’s fifth address to the UNGA, though the first in his second term. He previously addressed the General Assembly between 2017 and 2021.
Additionally, President Zelenskyy of Ukraine is also scheduled to meet with Trump in New York. According to media reports, Zelenskyy may request stricter sanctions against Russia from the United States. The 80th session of the UN General Assembly commenced on September 9th. The UNGA provides a forum for 193 member states to discuss international matters, where each country has an equal vote.