United Nations, 81st UN General Assembly in New York

Sep 26, 2026

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September 26, 2026, New York, New York, United States: Prime Minister of Belize JOHN BRICENO addresses the General Debate of the 81st UN General Assembly, highlighting the priorities of Belize and other Small Island Developing States, including climate vulnerability, development and climate finance, protection of oceans and biodiversity, regional security and the need for a more equitable international financial system. New York United States - ZUMAo116 20260926_znp_o116_020 Copyright: xBiancaxOterox
September 26, 2026, New York, New York, United States: Prime Minister of Cabo Verde FRANCISCO AVELINO VIEIRA DE CARVALHO addresses the General Debate of the 81st UN General Assembly, highlighting the priorities of the Atlantic island nation, including sustainable development, climate resilience, ocean protection, economic opportunity and the concerns of Small Island Developing States. New York United States - ZUMAo116 20260926_znp_o116_017 Copyright: xBiancaxOterox
September 26, 2026, New York, New York, United States: Prime Minister of Cabo Verde FRANCISCO AVELINO VIEIRA DE CARVALHO addresses the General Debate of the 81st UN General Assembly, highlighting the priorities of the Atlantic island nation, including sustainable development, climate resilience, ocean protection, economic opportunity and the concerns of Small Island Developing States. New York United States - ZUMAo116 20260926_znp_o116_016 Copyright: xBiancaxOterox
September 26, 2026, New York, New York, United States: VanuatuÃ¢â‚¬â ¢s Permanent Representative to the UN ODO TEVI sits alone at his delegationÃ¢â‚¬â ¢s desk in the General Assembly Hall during the General Debate of the 81st UN General Assembly. New York United States - ZUMAo116 20260926_znp_o116_023 Copyright: xBiancaxOterox
September 26, 2026, New York, New York, United States: Prime Minister of Cabo Verde FRANCISCO AVELINO VIEIRA DE CARVALHO addresses the General Debate of the 81st UN General Assembly, highlighting the priorities of the Atlantic island nation, including sustainable development, climate resilience, ocean protection, economic opportunity and the concerns of Small Island Developing States. New York United States - ZUMAo116 20260926_znp_o116_022 Copyright: xBiancaxOterox
September 26, 2026, New York, New York, United States: VanuatuÃ¢â‚¬â ¢s Permanent Representative to the UN ODO TEVI sits alone at his delegationÃ¢â‚¬â ¢s desk in the General Assembly Hall during the General Debate of the 81st UN General Assembly. New York United States - ZUMAo116 20260926_znp_o116_021 Copyright: xBiancaxOterox
September 26, 2026, New York, New York, United States: Prime Minister of Cabo Verde FRANCISCO AVELINO VIEIRA DE CARVALHO addresses the General Debate of the 81st UN General Assembly, highlighting the priorities of the Atlantic island nation, including sustainable development, climate resilience, ocean protection, economic opportunity and the concerns of Small Island Developing States. New York United States - ZUMAo116 20260926_znp_o116_019 Copyright: xBiancaxOterox
September 26, 2026, New York, New York, United States: Prime Minister of Belize JOHN BRICENO addresses the General Debate of the 81st UN General Assembly, highlighting the priorities of Belize and other Small Island Developing States, including climate vulnerability, development and climate finance, protection of oceans and biodiversity, regional security and the need for a more equitable international financial system. New York United States - ZUMAo116 20260926_znp_o116_018 Copyright: xBiancaxOterox
September 26, 2026, New York, New York, United States: Prime Minister of Moldova VASILE TOFAN delivers his first address to the UN General Assembly during the General Debate of its 81st session. Tofan, who took office in July 2026, focused on MoldovaÃ¢â‚¬â ¢s European path, regional security and democratic development amid the continuing war in neighbouring Ukraine and pressure from Russia. New York United States - ZUMAo116 20260926_znp_o116_025 Copyright: xBiancaxOterox
September 26, 2026, New York, New York, United States: Prime Minister of Moldova VASILE TOFAN delivers his first address to the UN General Assembly during the General Debate of its 81st session. Tofan, who took office in July 2026, focused on MoldovaÃ¢â‚¬â ¢s European path, regional security and democratic development amid the continuing war in neighbouring Ukraine and pressure from Russia. New York United States - ZUMAo116 20260926_znp_o116_024 Copyright: xBiancaxOterox
September 26, 2026, New York, New York, United States: Romanian Foreign Minister OANA TOIU and RomaniaÃ¢â‚¬â ¢s Permanent Representative to the UN CORNEL FERUTA sit in the General Assembly Hall during the first UN General Assembly address by Moldovan Prime Minister VASILE TOFAN at UNGA81. The Romanian diplomats attended as a show of support for neighbouring Moldova, with Romania a key strategic partner and strong supporter of MoldovaÃ¢â‚¬â ¢s path toward European Union membership. New York United States - ZUMAo116 20260926_znp_o116_026 Copyright: xBiancaxOterox
September 26, 2026, New York, New York, United States: His Eminence Cardinal PIETRO PAROLIN, Secretary of State of the Holy See, addresses the General Debate of the 81st UN General Assembly. Parolin focused on ongoing conflicts, including Gaza and Ukraine, and called for dialogue, respect for international law, protection of civilians and stronger multilateral cooperation in confronting global crises. New York United States - ZUMAo116 20260926_znp_o116_029 Copyright: xBiancaxOterox
September 26, 2026, New York, New York, United States: His Eminence Cardinal PIETRO PAROLIN, Secretary of State of the Holy See, addresses the General Debate of the 81st UN General Assembly. Parolin focused on ongoing conflicts, including Gaza and Ukraine, and called for dialogue, respect for international law, protection of civilians and stronger multilateral cooperation in confronting global crises. New York United States - ZUMAo116 20260926_znp_o116_028 Copyright: xBiancaxOterox
September 26, 2026, New York, New York, United States: His Eminence Cardinal PIETRO PAROLIN, Secretary of State of the Holy See, addresses the General Debate of the 81st UN General Assembly. Parolin focused on ongoing conflicts, including Gaza and Ukraine, and called for dialogue, respect for international law, protection of civilians and stronger multilateral cooperation in confronting global crises. New York United States - ZUMAo116 20260926_znp_o116_027 Copyright: xBiancaxOterox
September 26, 2026, New York, New York, United States: His Eminence Cardinal PIETRO PAROLIN, Secretary of State of the Holy See, addresses the General Debate of the 81st UN General Assembly. Parolin focused on ongoing conflicts, including Gaza and Ukraine, and called for dialogue, respect for international law, protection of civilians and stronger multilateral cooperation in confronting global crises. New York United States - ZUMAo116 20260926_znp_o116_030 Copyright: xBiancaxOterox
September 26, 2026, New York, New York, United States: THONGSAVANH PHOMVIHANE, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Laos, addresses the General Debate of the 81st UN General Assembly, highlighting development and regional cooperation as Laos works to transform from a landlocked to a land-linked country through greater connectivity and international cooperation. New York United States - ZUMAo116 20260926_znp_o116_033 Copyright: xBiancaxOterox
September 26, 2026, New York, New York, United States: THONGSAVANH PHOMVIHANE, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Laos, addresses the General Debate of the 81st UN General Assembly, highlighting development and regional cooperation as Laos works to transform from a landlocked to a land-linked country through greater connectivity and international cooperation. New York United States - ZUMAo116 20260926_znp_o116_032 Copyright: xBiancaxOterox
September 26, 2026, New York, New York, United States: THONGSAVANH PHOMVIHANE, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Laos, addresses the General Debate of the 81st UN General Assembly, highlighting development and regional cooperation as Laos works to transform from a landlocked to a land-linked country through greater connectivity and international cooperation. New York United States - ZUMAo116 20260926_znp_o116_031 Copyright: xBiancaxOterox
September 26, 2026, New York, New York, United States: BRUNO EDUARDO RODRIGUEZ PARRILLA, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Cuba, addresses the General Debate of the 81st UN General Assembly, denouncing intensified US economic and energy pressure on Cuba and defending Cuban sovereignty, days after the Cuban delegation walked out during US President Donald TrumpÃ¢â‚¬â ¢s address to the Assembly. New York United States - ZUMAo116 20260926_znp_o116_048 Copyright: xBiancaxOterox
September 26, 2026, New York, New York, United States: BRUNO EDUARDO RODRIGUEZ PARRILLA, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Cuba, addresses the General Debate of the 81st UN General Assembly, denouncing intensified US economic and energy pressure on Cuba and defending Cuban sovereignty, days after the Cuban delegation walked out during US President Donald TrumpÃ¢â‚¬â ¢s address to the Assembly. New York United States - ZUMAo116 20260926_znp_o116_047 Copyright: xBiancaxOterox
September 26, 2026, New York, New York, United States: BRUNO EDUARDO RODRIGUEZ PARRILLA, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Cuba, addresses the General Debate of the 81st UN General Assembly, denouncing intensified US economic and energy pressure on Cuba and defending Cuban sovereignty, days after the Cuban delegation walked out during US President Donald TrumpÃ¢â‚¬â ¢s address to the Assembly. New York United States - ZUMAo116 20260926_znp_o116_046 Copyright: xBiancaxOterox
September 26, 2026, New York, New York, United States: SERGEY LAVROV, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation, reads from his notes as he addresses the General Debate of the 81st UN General Assembly, amid continuing tensions over RussiaÃ¢â‚¬â ¢s war in Ukraine, NATO and European security, relations with the United States and wider divisions over the international order. Lavrov has used UNGA81 to promote RussiaÃ¢â‚¬â ¢s vision of a multipolar world and greater representation for developing countries in global decision-making. New York United States - ZUMAo116 20260926_znp_o116_051 Copyright: xBiancaxOterox
September 26, 2026, New York, New York, United States: SERGEY LAVROV, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation, enters stage before addressing the General Debate of the 81st UN General Assembly, amid continuing tensions over RussiaÃ¢â‚¬â ¢s war in Ukraine, NATO and European security, relations with the United States and wider divisions over the international order. Lavrov has used UNGA81 to promote RussiaÃ¢â‚¬â ¢s vision of a multipolar world and greater representation for developing countries in global decision-making. New York United States - ZUMAo116 20260926_znp_o116_050 Copyright: xBiancaxOterox
September 26, 2026, New York, New York, United States: SERGEY LAVROV, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation, addresses the General Debate of the 81st UN General Assembly, amid continuing tensions over RussiaÃ¢â‚¬â ¢s war in Ukraine, NATO and European security, relations with the United States and wider divisions over the international order. Lavrov has used UNGA81 to promote RussiaÃ¢â‚¬â ¢s vision of a multipolar world and greater representation for developing countries in global decision-making. New York United States - ZUMAo116 20260926_znp_o116_049 Copyright: xBiancaxOterox
September 26, 2026, New York, New York, United States: SUBRAHMANYAM JAISHANKAR, Minister of External Affairs of India, addresses the General Debate of the 81st UN General Assembly, highlighting the impact of global conflicts on developing countries, tensions in the Gulf and threats to commercial shipping and seafarers, while calling for de-escalation and reform of the international system. New York United States - ZUMAo116 20260926_znp_o116_098 Copyright: xBiancaxOterox
September 26, 2026, New York, New York, United States: SUBRAHMANYAM JAISHANKAR, Minister of External Affairs of India, addresses the General Debate of the 81st UN General Assembly, highlighting the impact of global conflicts on developing countries, tensions in the Gulf and threats to commercial shipping and seafarers, while calling for de-escalation and reform of the international system. New York United States - ZUMAo116 20260926_znp_o116_097 Copyright: xBiancaxOterox
September 26, 2026, New York, New York, United States: SUBRAHMANYAM JAISHANKAR, Minister of External Affairs of India, addresses the General Debate of the 81st UN General Assembly, highlighting the impact of global conflicts on developing countries, tensions in the Gulf and threats to commercial shipping and seafarers, while calling for de-escalation and reform of the international system. New York United States - ZUMAo116 20260926_znp_o116_096 Copyright: xBiancaxOterox
September 26, 2026, New York, New York, United States: SUBRAHMANYAM JAISHANKAR, Minister of External Affairs of India, addresses the General Debate of the 81st UN General Assembly, highlighting the impact of global conflicts on developing countries, tensions in the Gulf and threats to commercial shipping and seafarers, while calling for de-escalation and reform of the international system. New York United States - ZUMAo116 20260926_znp_o116_101 Copyright: xBiancaxOterox
September 26, 2026, New York, New York, United States: SUBRAHMANYAM JAISHANKAR, Minister of External Affairs of India, addresses the General Debate of the 81st UN General Assembly, highlighting the impact of global conflicts on developing countries, tensions in the Gulf and threats to commercial shipping and seafarers, while calling for de-escalation and reform of the international system. New York United States - ZUMAo116 20260926_znp_o116_099 Copyright: xBiancaxOterox
September 26, 2026, New York, New York, United States: SUBRAHMANYAM JAISHANKAR, Minister of External Affairs of India, addresses the General Debate of the 81st UN General Assembly, highlighting the impact of global conflicts on developing countries, tensions in the Gulf and threats to commercial shipping and seafarers, while calling for de-escalation and reform of the international system. New York United States - ZUMAo116 20260926_znp_o116_106 Copyright: xBiancaxOterox
September 26, 2026, New York, New York, United States: SUBRAHMANYAM JAISHANKAR, Minister of External Affairs of India, addresses the General Debate of the 81st UN General Assembly, highlighting the impact of global conflicts on developing countries, tensions in the Gulf and threats to commercial shipping and seafarers, while calling for de-escalation and reform of the international system. New York United States - ZUMAo116 20260926_znp_o116_104 Copyright: xBiancaxOterox
September 26, 2026, New York, New York, United States: MAXIM RYZHENKOV, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Belarus, addresses the General Debate of the 81st UN General Assembly, with Belarus highlighting opposition to unilateral sanctions, Eurasian security and its push for a more multipolar international order and greater cooperation among developing countries. New York United States - ZUMAo116 20260926_znp_o116_108 Copyright: xBiancaxOterox
September 26, 2026, New York, New York, United States: MAXIM RYZHENKOV, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Belarus, addresses the General Debate of the 81st UN General Assembly, with Belarus highlighting opposition to unilateral sanctions, Eurasian security and its push for a more multipolar international order and greater cooperation among developing countries. New York United States - ZUMAo116 20260926_znp_o116_111 Copyright: xBiancaxOterox
September 26, 2026, New York, New York, United States: ABDOULKADER HOUSSEIN OMAR, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Djibouti, addresses the General Debate of the 81st UN General Assembly, with Djibouti highlighting peace and security in the Horn of Africa, the conflict in Sudan, Palestine and the need for stronger regional and multilateral cooperation. New York United States - ZUMAo116 20260926_znp_o116_127 Copyright: xBiancaxOterox
September 26, 2026, New York, New York, United States: ABDOULKADER HOUSSEIN OMAR, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Djibouti, addresses the General Debate of the 81st UN General Assembly, with Djibouti highlighting peace and security in the Horn of Africa, the conflict in Sudan, Palestine and the need for stronger regional and multilateral cooperation. New York United States - ZUMAo116 20260926_znp_o116_126 Copyright: xBiancaxOterox
September 26, 2026, New York, New York, United States: ABDOULKADER HOUSSEIN OMAR, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Djibouti, addresses the General Debate of the 81st UN General Assembly, with Djibouti highlighting peace and security in the Horn of Africa, the conflict in Sudan, Palestine and the need for stronger regional and multilateral cooperation. New York United States - ZUMAo116 20260926_znp_o116_129 Copyright: xBiancaxOterox
September 26, 2026, New York, New York, United States: ABDOULKADER HOUSSEIN OMAR, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Djibouti, addresses the General Debate of the 81st UN General Assembly, with Djibouti highlighting peace and security in the Horn of Africa, the conflict in Sudan, Palestine and the need for stronger regional and multilateral cooperation. New York United States - ZUMAo116 20260926_znp_o116_128 Copyright: xBiancaxOterox
September 26, 2026, New York, New York, United States: MOHAMAD HAJI HASAN, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Malaysia, addresses the General Debate of the 81st UN General Assembly, with Malaysia highlighting Palestine and Gaza, respect for international law, UN Security Council reform, the development gap and the need for stronger multilateral cooperation. New York United States - ZUMAo116 20260926_znp_o116_130 Copyright: xBiancaxOterox
September 26, 2026, New York, New York, United States: MOHAMAD HAJI HASAN, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Malaysia, addresses the General Debate of the 81st UN General Assembly, with Malaysia highlighting Palestine and Gaza, respect for international law, UN Security Council reform, the development gap and the need for stronger multilateral cooperation. New York United States - ZUMAo116 20260926_znp_o116_132 Copyright: xBiancaxOterox
September 26, 2026, New York, New York, United States: MOHAMAD HAJI HASAN, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Malaysia, addresses the General Debate of the 81st UN General Assembly, with Malaysia highlighting Palestine and Gaza, respect for international law, UN Security Council reform, the development gap and the need for stronger multilateral cooperation. New York United States - ZUMAo116 20260926_znp_o116_131 Copyright: xBiancaxOterox
September 26, 2026, New York, New York, United States: SAYYID BADR BIN HAMAD BIN HAMOOD ALBUSAIDI, Foreign Minister of Oman, addresses the General Debate of the 81st UN General Assembly, as Oman continues diplomatic efforts to de-escalate regional tensions, maintain dialogue between opposing sides and safeguard maritime navigation and energy supplies through the Strait of Hormuz. New York United States - ZUMAo116 20260926_znp_o116_136 Copyright: xBiancaxOterox
September 26, 2026, New York, New York, United States: SAYYID BADR BIN HAMAD BIN HAMOOD ALBUSAIDI, Foreign Minister of Oman, addresses the General Debate of the 81st UN General Assembly, as Oman continues diplomatic efforts to de-escalate regional tensions, maintain dialogue between opposing sides and safeguard maritime navigation and energy supplies through the Strait of Hormuz. New York United States - ZUMAo116 20260926_znp_o116_135 Copyright: xBiancaxOterox
September 26, 2026, New York, New York, United States: MOHAMAD HAJI HASAN, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Malaysia, addresses the General Debate of the 81st UN General Assembly, with Malaysia highlighting Palestine and Gaza, respect for international law, UN Security Council reform, the development gap and the need for stronger multilateral cooperation. New York United States - ZUMAo116 20260926_znp_o116_133 Copyright: xBiancaxOterox
September 26, 2026, New York, New York, United States: MOHAMAD HAJI HASAN, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Malaysia, addresses the General Debate of the 81st UN General Assembly, with Malaysia highlighting Palestine and Gaza, respect for international law, UN Security Council reform, the development gap and the need for stronger multilateral cooperation. New York United States - ZUMAo116 20260926_znp_o116_139 Copyright: xBiancaxOterox
September 26, 2026, New York, New York, United States: MOHAMAD HAJI HASAN, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Malaysia, addresses the General Debate of the 81st UN General Assembly, with Malaysia highlighting Palestine and Gaza, respect for international law, UN Security Council reform, the development gap and the need for stronger multilateral cooperation. New York United States - ZUMAo116 20260926_znp_o116_138 Copyright: xBiancaxOterox
September 26, 2026, New York, New York, United States: SAYYID BADR BIN HAMAD BIN HAMOOD ALBUSAIDI, Foreign Minister of Oman, addresses the General Debate of the 81st UN General Assembly, as Oman continues diplomatic efforts to de-escalate regional tensions, maintain dialogue between opposing sides and safeguard maritime navigation and energy supplies through the Strait of Hormuz. New York United States - ZUMAo116 20260926_znp_o116_134 Copyright: xBiancaxOterox
September 26, 2026, New York, New York, United States: MOHAMAD HAJI HASAN, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Malaysia, addresses the General Debate of the 81st UN General Assembly, with Malaysia highlighting Palestine and Gaza, respect for international law, UN Security Council reform, the development gap and the need for stronger multilateral cooperation. New York United States - ZUMAo116 20260926_znp_o116_137 Copyright: xBiancaxOterox
September 26, 2026, New York, New York, United States: MOHAMAD HAJI HASAN, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Malaysia, addresses the General Debate of the 81st UN General Assembly, with Malaysia highlighting Palestine and Gaza, respect for international law, UN Security Council reform, the development gap and the need for stronger multilateral cooperation. New York United States - ZUMAo116 20260926_znp_o116_142 Copyright: xBiancaxOterox
September 26, 2026, New York, New York, United States: SAYYID BADR BIN HAMAD BIN HAMOOD ALBUSAIDI, Foreign Minister of Oman, addresses the General Debate of the 81st UN General Assembly, as Oman continues diplomatic efforts to de-escalate regional tensions, maintain dialogue between opposing sides and safeguard maritime navigation and energy supplies through the Strait of Hormuz. New York United States - ZUMAo116 20260926_znp_o116_141 Copyright: xBiancaxOterox
September 26, 2026, New York, New York, United States: SAYYID BADR BIN HAMAD BIN HAMOOD ALBUSAIDI, Foreign Minister of Oman, addresses the General Debate of the 81st UN General Assembly, as Oman continues diplomatic efforts to de-escalate regional tensions, maintain dialogue between opposing sides and safeguard maritime navigation and energy supplies through the Strait of Hormuz. New York United States - ZUMAo116 20260926_znp_o116_140 Copyright: xBiancaxOterox

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