UN: World Leaders Gather for the General Debate of the General Assembly

Heads of state and government are gathering from September 22 to 28, 2026, at the United Nations headquarters in New York for the 81st session of the General Assembly, chaired by Khalilur Rahman. The theme of this session is "Restoring Trust, Managing Transformation: A United Nations for All." Several meetings are scheduled, including discussions on climate action, sea-level rise, and pandemic prevention.