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The Associated Press. (2026, September 26). 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_1746d312-1d79-5543-862f-653069b4fc66.html
The Associated Press. “They said it: Leaders at the UN, in their own words.” Toronto Star, 26 Sept. 2026, https://www.thestar.com/news/world/they-said-it-leaders-at-the-un-in-their-own-words/article_1746d312-1d79-5543-862f-653069b4fc66.html.
The Associated Press. “They said it: Leaders at the UN, in their own words.” Toronto Star, September 26, 2026. https://www.thestar.com/news/world/they-said-it-leaders-at-the-un-in-their-own-words/article_1746d312-1d79-5543-862f-653069b4fc66.html.
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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.
