World leaders and representatives arrive in New York City ahead of the first day of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) General Debate on Tuesday, September 23.

President of the 80th General Assembly Annalena Baerbock and UN Secretary‑General António Guterres are expected to deliver their addresses.

President of the United States Donald Trump, President of Mexico Claudia Sheinbaum and others are expected to take part in this session.

The theme for this year’s debate is 'Better together: 80 years and more for peace, development and human rights’.

The ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza is expected to dominate discussions with several countries—including Australia, Canada, France, the UK, New Zealand, Finland, Malta, Portugal, and San Marino—reportedly preparing to recognise a Palestinian state.