Global leaders convene in New York for the 81st UN General Assembly

World leaders are gathering in New York this week for the 81st United Nations General Assembly, which is set to focus on major international crises including the war in Ukraine, tensions in the Middle East, and the role of the UN. Among the high-profile meetings scheduled, U.S. President Donald Trump will meet with French President Emmanuel Macron. This discussion is slated for 17:35 local time on Monday, September 21, following Macron's visit to Saint Pierre and Miquelon, where he met with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney to discuss national sovereignty and strengthening bilateral ties.

Simultaneously, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian is expected to arrive in New York on Tuesday, September 22, to address the General Assembly and present Tehran's position on global developments. Meanwhile, separate diplomatic efforts are underway in Washington, where the Chinese Foreign Ministry confirmed that President Xi Jinping will conduct an official visit to the United States for talks with President Trump. The diplomatic schedule also includes a meeting between Trump and New York Mayor Zoran Mamdani.