Every September, leaders from around the world gather at the United Nations in New York to debate and pass resolutions on the biggest issues facing the planet.

The UN General Assembly (UNGA) opens every year on the second Tuesday in September. This year, it began on September 9 , when the incoming president took office, the agenda was adopted, and organisational work began. In the days since, delegates have held meetings, set up committees, and prepared for the high-level debate.

On September 23, the high-level General Debate begins, the key event where world leaders deliver speeches before the UNGA. Each speech is recorded, and the audio is posted on the UN website . Statements are expected to observe a voluntary 15-minute time limit, though many run longer.

The debate runs in two

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