President Donald Trump is set to spend a busy two‑day stretch at the United Nations General Assembly in New York, meeting a slate of foreign leaders and delivering a keynote address to the assembly.
Key bilateral meetings
According to U.S. Ambassador to the UN Mike Waltz, Trump will arrive Monday afternoon and attend political events at Trump Tower that evening. On Tuesday morning, he will address the General Assembly, emphasizing how his administration has tackled complex global problems and underscoring the importance of preventing Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon.
Trump’s schedule includes meetings with the leaders of Ukraine and the United Kingdom, as well as a reception with Gulf Cooperation Council heads, where the ongoing U.S.–Israeli war with Iran is expected to be a focal point. He will also hold his first in‑person meeting with Delcy Rodríguez, the interim president of Venezuela backed by Washington.
Local engagement in New York
In a nod to his New York roots, Trump will meet Democratic Mayor Zohran Mamdani at Gracie Mansion on Monday. The mayor’s office says the discussion will center on issues affecting New Yorkers, and both officials have described their prior encounter at the White House as friendly and productive.
Additional diplomatic talks
Further bilateral meetings are slated for Tuesday, including talks with British Prime Minister Andy Burnham, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, and Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Faleh al‑Zaidi. A meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy is also expected, though the exact timing has not been confirmed.
The UN gathering brings together nearly 130 heads of state as the post‑World War II order faces new strains. Critics have long challenged the relevance of the UN, and President Trump has previously reduced U.S. funding for several UN agencies. Nonetheless, his active diplomatic agenda this week signals a continued U.S. presence on the world stage.
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