Many leaders saying many things about many topics that matter to them, to their regions, to the world: That’s what the U.N. General Assembly invariably produces each year.
And each year, certain voices dominate. Here, The Associated Press takes the opposite approach and spotlights some thoughts from leaders who might have not captured the headlines and airtime on Friday, the fourth day of the 2025 General Debate.
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“When we lose shared truth, our communities, our countries, our global society, loses our center of gravity. … Slowly, over time, we descend into political tribalism. We develop alternative realities, and we are unable to understand each other … then we grow suspicious of each other. In the absence of truth, trust deteriorates, and we see it all around us.”
— Mia Mottley, prime minister of Barbados
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“Bhutan seeks to offer not only a spiritual event, but also a diplomatic and cultural contribution to world peace. For Bhutan, it is both a privilege and a prayer…