• In a world grappling with escalating conflict, inequality, and a climate crisis that refuses to wait, Guterres emphasizes that people are no longer satisfied with posturing and promises. They want answers.

As the United Nations (UN) prepares for the High-Level General Debate at its 80th General Assembly (UNGA 80), Secretary-General António Guterres is rallying world leaders to move beyond rhetoric and deliver real solutions. He urges leaders to bridge divides, reduce risks, and act.

“Let this be a week of solutions,” Guterres has declared, urging leaders to meet the moment with courage and clarity.

In a world grappling with escalating conflict, inequality, and a climate crisis that refuses to wait, Guterres emphasizes that people are no longer satisfied with posturing and promises. They want answers.

“To honor the Charter, pursue peace, advance sustainable development, ensure human rights, and confront global challenges together, the United Nations is the place. Leaders must get serious and deliver,” he added.

The High-Level General Debate will take place on September 23, 27, and 29, 2025. It’s the centerpiece of the UN’s annual session, where Heads of State and Government from nearly every country take the stage to outline national priorities, global concerns, and visions for international cooperation.

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This is one of the few moments each year when the entire world listens. Leaders use this platform to announce new policies, launch global initiatives, and address urgent issues like climate change, armed conflict, and public health.

Kenya’s President William Ruto is among those scheduled to attend, joining nearly 150 Heads of Government in what Guterres calls “an opportunity we cannot miss.”

Guterres didn’t mince words about the state of the world:

“We are gathering in turbulent, even uncharted waters. Geopolitical divides are widening. Conflicts are raging. Impunity is escalating. Our planet is overheating. New technologies are racing ahead without guardrails. Inequalities are widening by the hour—under pressures unseen in our lifetimes.”

And yet, amid this chaos, UNGA 80 offers a rare chance for dialogue, mediation, and most importantly solutions.

Some call UNGA the “World Cup of diplomacy.” But Guterres warns: this isn’t about scoring points.