Trump to address UN General Assembly after France recognises Palestinian state

US President Donald Trump is preparing to deliver his first address to the United Nations General Assembly since taking office for a second time.

He will use his speech to address his foreign policy achievements and highlight how “globalist institutions have significantly decayed the world order,” according to the White House.

The President’s address is typically seen as one of the most anticipated moments of the annual assembly, during a time when global leaders are being tested with wars in Gaza, Ukraine, and Sudan.

His administration has become increasingly isolated on its stance on the war in Gaza and the possibility of recognising a Palestinian state.

It comes a day after France joined the UK and other countries in formally recognising the state of Palestine.

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said Trump will use his speech to highlight “the renewal of American strength around the world” and his efforts to help end several wars.

“The president will also touch upon how globalist institutions have significantly decayed the world order, and he will articulate his straightforward and constructive vision for the world,” Leavitt said.

 

After his speech, Trump will hold one-on-one talks with leaders of Ukraine, Argentina, and the European Union, as well as UN Secretary General António Guterres.

He will also hold a group meeting with officials from Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Indonesia, Turkey, Pakistan, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, and Jordan.

The president will then host a reception on Tuesday night for more than 100 world leaders

On Monday, French President Emmanuel Macron announced that his country who recognie the state of Palestine at the UN. Credit: AP

Since his inauguration, Trump issued a first-day executive order withdrawing the US from the World Health Organisation.

This was then followed by the end of the country’s participation in the UN Human Rights Council and a review of their involvement in hundreds of intergovernmental organisations, aimed at determining whether they aligned with the priorities of his “America First” agenda.

“There are great hopes for it, but it’s not being well run, to be honest,” Trump said of the UN last week.

World leaders are gathering in New York this week to attend the United Nations General Assembly as it marks its 80th anniversary.