U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to be fully engaged in bilateral meetings with the leaders of Ukraine, China and Russia at the 80th UNGA session in New York this week. He will also be meeting with New York Mayor Zorhan Mamdani and for the first time in person he will meet with a new leader of Great Britain, Andy Burhnham. Topics he will broach will include trade and the global economy, wars, and trade.
Pres. Trump will speak to the UNGA body on Tuesday. Later in the week he will host China's XI in Washington.
UNGA Agenda for This Week
This week’s UN General Assembly session is dominated by high‑level summits, commemorations, and major thematic debates on peace, climate action, sustainable development, and global governance.
According to UN News, the 80th session runs from 22–30 September 2025, with the high‑level period opening on 22 September under the theme “Better together: 80 years and more for peace, development and human rights”
Key events and topics this week
80th anniversary of the UN – ceremonial commemorations and speeches from leaders
SDG Moment – spotlighting progress and challenges on the Sustainable Development Goals
30 years since the Beijing World Conference on Women – reflection and policy commitments
High‑level conference on the peaceful settlement of the question of Palestine – including the two‑State solution
General Debate (23–29 Sept) – presidents, prime ministers, and monarchs delivering national statements on peace, development, human rights, and collective action
Biennial summit on financing for sustainable development – mobilizing resources for global goals
Climate Summit – urgent climate action commitments
Launch of the Global Dialogue on AI Governance – addressing AI’s role in global policy
Global response to noncommunicable diseases and mental health – health policy and prevention strategies
Situation of the Rohingya Muslims and other minorities in Myanmar – humanitarian and human rights focus
Overall focus
The agenda blends commemorations, political summits, and thematic debates to address pressing global challenges — from climate change and public health to peace and security, digital governance, and human rights — with an emphasis on multilateral cooperation and renewed UN leadership