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September 23, 2025 UN

At the 80th anniversary session of the UN General Assembly, Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev called on the international community to renew the Organization and develop collective solutions to overcome growing global crises.

“Today we are witnessing a weakening of the role of international institutions, a rise in contradictions, conflicts, and wars in the world, as well as a sharp increase in technological and social inequality,” the head of state noted, emphasizing the importance of the Secretary-General’s initiatives. Antonio Guterresand, including the UN-80, the need to support the Pact for the Future. He also advocated for expanding the Security Council to protect the interests of developing countries.

Reforms and social development in Uzbekistan

The President spoke about the large-scale transformations underway in the country. "Our main goal is to fundamentally transform the lives of every family, every citizen, and to ensure human interests, dignity, and well-being," he stated.

In recent years, the poverty rate has decreased, according to Mirziyoyev, from 35 to 6.6 percent, the proportion of children receiving preschool education has increased from 27 to 78 percent, and the proportion of people with higher education has increased from nine to 42 percent. Mirziyoyev proposed hosting a World Summit on Vocational Education in Uzbekistan and announced a high-level event on childhood cancer, to be held at UN headquarters.

Central Asia as a zone of partnership and integration

The president placed particular emphasis on regional integration. "The era of closed borders, unresolved disputes, and conflicts is a thing of the past," he said, noting a fivefold increase in "mutual trade, investment, and transportation volumes" in Central Asia.

Mirziyoyev proposed adopting a General Assembly resolution in support of the region's efforts to strengthen partnership and economic integration, as well as creating a number of new platforms under the auspices of the UN, including a regional hub for green technologies.

Afghanistan, Ukraine and the Middle East

The head of Uzbekistan emphasized that it is "important to prevent the isolation" of Afghanistan and proposed adopting a resolution on the development of international transport and energy corridors through its territory.

Touching on the situation in other hot spots, he called for an end to the fighting in Gaza and supported the principle of "two states for two peoples."

"The situation around Ukraine is also a matter of grave concern to all of us. We welcome the start of high-level dialogue on resolving it through diplomatic means," the president said.

Global Challenges: Climate, Water, and the Digital Divide

Speaking about climate change, Mirziyoyev recalled the negative consequences of the drying up of the Aral Sea and announced that by 2030, 80 percent of its bottom will be covered with green spaces.

He noted the shortage of water resources. Mirziyoyev announced that Uzbekistan plans to host a World Water Efficiency Forum, which will adopt a roadmap for implementing innovative technologies in this area.

Uzbekistan's other initiatives include the creation of an international mechanism for the exchange of practical solutions and artificial intelligence models in the fields of healthcare, education, and culture.

"The new Uzbekistan advocates solidarity, open dialogue, and close cooperation with all countries of the world," Shavkat Mirziyoyev emphasized, assuring that the country is ready to contribute to strengthening dialogue between peoples and civilizations.

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September 23, 2025 Peace and security

At a Security Council meeting on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question, UN Secretary-General António Guterres warned the international community that nearly two years after the Hamas terrorist attacks of 7 October 2023 and the subsequent devastating Israeli military response, the world has witnessed "one of the darkest chapters of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict."

The catastrophic situation in Gaza

According to the head of the Organization, the humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza has reached massive proportions. "The Israeli military offensive in Gaza is exacerbating an already catastrophic situation. Countless Palestinian civilians and the remaining hostages are trapped under relentless bombing, deprived of food, water, electricity, and medicine. Famine has become a reality," he noted.

Guterres emphasized that such actions are "morally and legally unacceptable." He recalled that he had repeatedly called for an immediate and permanent ceasefire, the unconditional release of all hostages, and unimpeded humanitarian access. However, he stated that Security Council resolutions remain ignored, international humanitarian law is violated, impunity persists, and the "collective reputation" of the international community is being damaged.

The scale of violence is increasing

The Secretary-General noted that the violence is spreading beyond Gaza, to the occupied West Bank, neighboring countries in the region, and has even recently reached Qatar. He recalled that efforts by Qatar, Egypt, and the United States to broker a ceasefire and release hostages suffered a serious setback after the Israeli attack on September 9, which "was not only a violation of Qatar's sovereignty but also a threat to international mechanisms of diplomacy and conflict resolution."

The Secretary-General said the prospects for a two-state solution are particularly alarming. "The viability of a Palestinian state is at its most critical point in a generation. The relentless expansion of settlements, de facto annexation, and forced displacement are all pushing us to the point of no return," he said.

Expansion of settlements

The Secretary-General noted that the recent approval of construction in the E1 area threatens the integrity of the Palestinian territories and could effectively destroy the possibility of establishing an independent state. "Israeli settlements are not just a political issue. They are a flagrant violation of international law," Guterres stated.

The UN chief also pointed to the crisis within the Palestinian Authority, which is experiencing a severe shortage of finances and trust. "Israel's withholding of customs revenues, the strangulation of the Palestinian economy, and the decline in international aid have resulted in the authorities being unable to pay salaries and provide basic services. Urgent support from the international community—financial and political—is essential to stabilize the situation," he noted.

Ray of Hope

At the same time, the Secretary-General emphasized that there is a "ray of hope." He welcomed the resumption of the High-Level International Conference on the Implementation of the Two-State Solution, co-chaired by France and Saudi Arabia, as well as the recognition of Palestinian statehood by an increasing number of countries, including permanent Security Council members France and the United Kingdom.

"This is the most direct path to a two-state solution – to peace and security, where Israel and an independent, viable, democratic state of Palestine live side by side within the 1967 borders, with Jerusalem as the capital of both states, in accordance with international law and UN resolutions," he said.

In closing, Guterres emphasized that a just and lasting peace can never be built on violence. He called on Security Council members "not to squander this fragile moment" and to shoulder their responsibility to preserve hope for a settlement.

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September 23, 2025 UN

At the 80th session of the UN General Assembly, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan delivered a detailed address outlining his country's foreign policy priorities and calling on the international community to work together for peace and sustainable development. He addressed the catastrophic humanitarian situation in Gaza and called on Israel to immediately cease military action.

Conflicts and Mediation

The President emphasized that Turkey consistently advocates ending wars and seeking diplomatic solutions. He recalled Ankara's role in establishing direct contacts between Russia and Ukraine, including on prisoner exchanges, as well as its mediation efforts to normalize relations between Azerbaijan and Armenia. Erdoğan specifically noted the "welcome steps" taken in recent months, which, with US mediation, have brought these countries closer to a lasting peace, and expressed hope for the successful completion of the normalization process between Turkey and Armenia.

Regional security

The head of state stated that Turkey continues to consistently advocate for peace and stability in Syria, supporting the vision of a unified country free of terrorism. He expressed confidence that Syria's future will be built on the foundation of justice and cooperation with neighboring states. Touching on Iran's nuclear program, the president emphasized the importance of a diplomatic solution to avoid new crises in the region.

Erdoğan also called for recognition of the rights of Turkish Cypriots and stated that projects in the Eastern Mediterranean that exclude Turkey and the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus "will not succeed." He reiterated his call for the international community to recognize Northern Cyprus and establish relations with it.

Global Challenges and Partnerships

The Turkish President emphasized his country's active participation in UN, NATO, OSCE, and EU operations. He placed particular emphasis on developing cooperation in Central Asia, the Balkans, South Asia, and Africa. Erdoğan noted the importance of efforts to resolve the crises in Sudan, Somalia, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Touching on the economic agenda, he advocated for the reform of international trade and a fair global financial architecture based on the principle of “leaving no one behind.”

"We attach great importance to the peace, stability, and prosperity of our fraternal countries in Central Asia," the Turkish leader continued. "This is the homeland of our ancestors. The Organization of Turkic States is moving forward. We will go beyond being simply a regional player."

Climate and technology

The President recalled Turkey's national goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2053, as well as the Zero Waste movement (referring to food waste – editor's note), which is gaining popularity worldwide under the patronage of First Lady Emine Erdogan.

In closing, he stressed that the transformative power of artificial intelligence should be available to all countries and “serve the interests of all humanity.”

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September 23, 2025 UN

Speaking during the UN General Assembly's general debate, US President Donald Trump declared that the United Nations is failing to fulfill its potential. He noted that in the six years since his last address to the General Assembly, "an era of calm and stability has given way to the massive crises of our time."

Trump criticized the UN, saying it had failed to try to end several wars he said he had worked to end.

Trump claimed to have "ended seven wars," including those between Armenia and Azerbaijan, Cambodia and Thailand, Israel and Iran, and India and Pakistan. He accused the UN of failing to help him.

Ukraine: India and China are funding the war

Speaking about Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Trump accused India and China of financing the war by buying oil from Russia.

Trump also criticized European countries for buying Russian oil while trying to increase pressure on Russia.

The President said he plans to discuss the issue with European leaders today.

Trump said he thought stopping the war would be easier. The US president noted that he had always had a "good relationship" with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Gaza: Recognition of Palestine is a 'reward for Hamas'

Trump said that the decision by some countries to recognize a Palestinian state would be a reward for Hamas. He accused Hamas of refusing to release hostages and accept "reasonable peace proposals."

"We cannot forget October 7," he said, calling for the release of all hostages.

Migration: European countries are being destroyed by 'political correctness'

Trump devoted a significant portion of his speech to migration. He said the US government had taken decisive measures to control illegal immigration. These included mass detentions and deportations of those who crossed the US border illegally.

"They just stopped coming here. They don't come here anymore," the US president said.

According to him, these measures also helped save the lives of the migrants themselves, as they died on the way to the United States.

Trump also accused the UN of "financing" illegal immigration and claimed that European countries are being destroyed by an "invasion" of illegal immigrants. He blamed Europe's failure to limit migration on "political correctness."

Climate: 'UN forecasts were wrong'

In his speech, Trump called the fight against climate change a "scam" and criticized countries' efforts to reduce their carbon footprints. He said renewable energy is expensive and inefficient. He praised the use of coal, oil, and gas.

Trump also said that predictions from the UN and other climate change groups had been "wrong."

The introduction of tariffs is a “protective mechanism”

The US president said his administration's imposition of tariffs on many countries is a way to protect the US economy, which has been damaged by the actions of other countries that he says ignore international trade rules.

"We used tariffs as a defense mechanism," he said. He also claimed that the economies of countries that complied with the rules were destroyed.

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September 23, 2025 UN

During the UN General Assembly's general debate, Annalena Baerbock, President of its 80th session, addressed the session. She emphasized that the current meeting is taking place amid numerous crises—from wars and humanitarian disasters to climate change and technological challenges—and that only by working together can the international community overcome them.

Baerbock recalled the tragedies millions of people experience daily: from elderly Ukrainian women forced to take shelter from drones, to Haitian children afraid to go to school, and women in the Democratic Republic of Congo hiding their daughters from armed groups.

"What we definitely cannot do is allow cynics to exploit these crises to declare the UN obsolete or irrelevant. The Charter is only as strong and powerful as its member states' willingness to abide by it," she said.

Lessons from the past and hope for the future

Baerbock drew parallels with the founding of the UN after World War II, when the world lay in ruins. The signing of the Charter became a "guiding light" for entire generations, she emphasized. "The history of the Organization is not a history of easy victories, but a history of persistent efforts, undertaken again and again," the President of the General Assembly noted.

She urged states to remember that true leadership is not about imposing will, but about the ability to inspire and help others. "Helping others ultimately makes one's own country stronger," Baerbock said, recalling the WHO's role in the fight against the pandemic. Covid-19 and the importance of joint action in the face of the climate crisis.

Reform and election of the next UN chief

According to the President of the General Assembly, the Organization is currently at a crossroads. "Even the very heart of dialogue and diplomacy needs repair. Therefore, the UN80 initiative and the overall reform process are not a luxury, but a necessity," she emphasized. This means strengthening the flexibility and effectiveness of the system, as well as accelerating progress toward achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.

Baerbock also addressed the issue of gender equality in UN leadership. In its 80 years of existence, the Organization has never elected a woman to the post of Secretary-General. "One might wonder how it is that out of four billion potential candidates, not a single suitable one has emerged?" she said, emphasizing the need for change.

A call for joint action

In closing, Baerbock reminded everyone that the future of the UN depends on the ability of states to act together: "Can we demonstrate to people around the world that the United Nations still exists today and will exist tomorrow and for the next eight decades? Because ultimately, it is a vital necessity for all countries."

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September 23, 2025 UN

Speaking in the General Assembly Hall, the UN Secretary-General called on world leaders to make decisive choices in favor of peace, human rights, climate justice, and strengthened multilateralism. António Guterres recalled that the United Nations, now eighty years old, was born "not as a dream of perfection, but as a strategy for human survival."

The Secretary-General described the modern era as "an age of reckless upheaval and endless suffering," where "the pillars of peace and progress are crumbling under the weight of impunity, inequality, and indifference." He noted that humanity once again faces a choice—whether it will be "a world of force or a world of law," "a world where the right of might is law, or a world that is just for all."

"Impunity is the mother of chaos"

In his speech, Guterres outlined five areas he called "critical" for the modern era. First and foremost, he said, is the need to build a world based on international law.

"Impunity is the mother of chaos," the Secretary-General said, pointing to the ongoing conflicts in Sudan, Ukraine, and Gaza. He asserted that the only viable path to peace in the Middle East is a two-state solution.

"A permanent ceasefire is needed now," the UN chief emphasized. "The release of all hostages is immediate. Full humanitarian access is needed now."

“The past year has brought glimmers of hope, including the ceasefire between Cambodia and Thailand and the US-brokered agreement between Azerbaijan and Armenia,” the Secretary-General said.

"Human rights are not an adornment to the world, but its foundation."

The second general direction of activity Antonio Guterres called the protection of dignity and human rights.

"Human rights are not the world's ornament, but its foundation," he said, calling for the protection of journalists, human rights defenders, refugees, and migrants. The Secretary-General added that development finance is the "fuel" without which the Sustainable Development Goals cannot be achieved.

"Hydrocarbon fuels are a losing bet"

The third focus, according to Guterres, must be climate justice. "Hydrocarbon fuels are a losing bet," he noted, recalling that almost all new energy capacity last year was generated from renewable sources. The Secretary-General warned that investment in the transition to green energy remains too uneven, and that "the window for keeping warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius is closing."

Machines should not decide who lives and who dies.

Speaking about new technologies, the Secretary-General emphasized the need to put them to the service of humanity. "Machines should not decide who lives and who dies," he stated, emphasizing the importance of creating and maintaining international mechanisms to regulate artificial intelligence, including the Independent International Scientific Panel on AI and the Global Dialogue on AI Governance.

Speaking about strengthening the UN, Guterres emphasized that the Organization needs reform and the support of Member States. "For every dollar invested in peacebuilding, states spend $750 on weapons," he recalled. "This is not only short-sighted but also unjustified."

"Real power comes from people."

In concluding his speech, the Secretary-General drew on his personal experience of living under a dictatorship (referring to the Salazar regime in Portugal – editor’s note): “I grew up in a world where there were almost no elections… I understood that real strength comes from people – from our shared determination to defend dignity.”

"In a world of many decisions, there is one we must never make: the decision to give up," said António Guterres. "We must never give up. That is my promise to you."

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