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They said it: Leaders at the UN, in their own words

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The Associated Press. (2026, September 25). They said it: Leaders at the UN, in their own words. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/news/world/they-said-it-leaders-at-the-un-in-their-own-words/article_bef3e9d7-87b9-5af7-ba10-26f56e63a367.html

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The Associated Press highlights lesser-known perspectives from world leaders during the third day of the U.N. General Assembly in 2026. Instead of focusing on prominent figures, this article emphasizes statements from leaders who may not have received extensive media coverage.

Written by AI on 2026-09-25, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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At the 2026 United Nations General Assembly, world leaders addressed various issues affecting their regions and beyond during a week-long debate. On the second day, Surangel Whipps Jr., president of Palau, emphasized the importance of the Pacific Ocean as a zone of peace free from geopolitical competition. Similarly, Duma Boko, president of Botswana, highlighted youth unemployment as one of the most urgent challenges globally, stressing that it is a shared responsibility among nations to manage this issue effectively. Meanwhile, Évariste Ndayishimiye, president of Burundi, called for greater representation and involvement of Africa in global decision-making processes. Additionally, the leader from Paraguay expressed strong support for Taiwan, asserting its issues go beyond regional concerns and have broader implications. These statements reflect a diverse range of perspectives presented at the assembly despite certain voices often dominating headlines and airtime during such events.

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UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Many leaders saying many things about many topics that matter to them, to their regions, to the world: That’s what the U.N. General Assembly invariably produces each year. asserted

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And each year, certain voices dominate. asserted

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Here, The Associated Press takes the opposite approach and spotlights some thoughts from leaders who might have not captured the headlines and airtime on Thursday, the third day of the 2026 General Debate. uncertain

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