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81st UN General Assembly participation

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World leaders are preparing to attend the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York under the theme ‘Restoring Trust, Managing Transformation: A United Nations That Delivers for All’. This assembly marks the final time Secretary-General António Guterres will open the General Assembly before his term concludes at the end of the year. Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is scheduled to deliver the opening speech on Tuesday, September 22, maintaining a tradition established in 1955. His address is expected to emphasize multilateralism, national sovereignty, the protection of democratic institutions, and the use of international law to resolve global disputes. His speech arrives amid heightened tensions with the United States, following criticisms from U.S. President Donald Trump regarding Brazil’s efforts to combat drug trafficking involving the PCC and Comando Vermelho criminal factions. Vietnamese General Secretary and President To Lam ~~has~~ arrived in New York on September 20, 2026, to participate in the high-level general debate. During his scheduled address, he is expected to share lessons from Vietnam’s 40 years of ‘Doi moi’ (Renewal) and propose initiatives concerning climate change, sustainable development, and future technology governance. As part of his diplomatic mission, which runs through September 25, 2026, To Lam will engage in bilateral activities in the United States and conduct a state visit to Canada at the invitation of Governor General Louise Arbour. ~~These engagements aim to strengthen multilateralism and deepen strategic partnerships.~~ In the U.S., discussions are expected to focus on high-tech cooperation, including semiconductors, artificial intelligence, and energy. This follows significant economic growth, with bilateral trade reaching approximately US$137.42 billion in the first eight months of 2026—a 23.4% year-on-year increase—positioning Vietnam as the fifth-largest trading partner of the U.S.

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