According to the recent reports, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will not be atteding the High-level UNGA general debate of the 80th Session of the united nations general assembly (UNGA) this year. According to the revised provisional list, which was released on friday 5th September 2025, India will be represented by External Affairs Minister Dr.S.Jaishankar, who is schedules to address world leaders on september 27. Earlier, the list had inficated that Prime Minister Narendra Modi would deliver his speech on September 26, but the schedule has now been updates. the 80th session of the UNGA will officially begin on septemer 9, while the high level general debate will run from september 23 to 29. this marks a significant change in India’s representation at the global platform.
As per the details, In the 80th session of the United nations general assembly, Brazil wil traditionally deliver the first speech, followed BY U.S. president donald trump, who will address the UNGA on september 23. this will be trump’s first speech at the UNGA since becoming president for the second time. On september 26, the Top leaders of israel, pakistan, china and bangladesh are scheduled to speak during the general debate.
Why this session is special?
As this session marks the 80th anniversary of the United Nations. So, this year’s session is particularly significant. the theme for the session is better together: 80 Years and More for Peace, development and Human Rights. Reflecting the UN’s Commitment to fostering global cooperation and addressing the key international challenges. The event is expectd to bring together world leaders to discuss pressing issues such as peace, developments and human rights, highlights the importance of collaboration in today’s interconnected world.
In February This year, Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with U.S. president donald trump met with U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington. Trump has imposed tariffs of up to 50 percent tariff on oil imports from russia. the 80th session of the united nations general assembly UNGA comes at a time when gloabl issues such as the israel-hamas conflict and the Ukraine crises are dominating the international circumstances. Although, UNGA Provisional list is always Likely to change, As the week approaches, there may be further adjustments can be made in the schedule and the list of speakers. Amid this dynamic environment, external affairs miniter Dr.S.jaishankar is expected to strongly present India’s position on key global issues. his address will focus on India’s perspectives on trade, security, International Cooperation and Peace.
