Qatar Emir's Speech Opens at the 81st UN General Assembly in New York
IRNA reports Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani addresses regional developments as the high-level UN gathering begins in New York
IRNA reports that Qatar's Emir began his address at the 81st UN General Assembly in New York, with 193 UN member states represented and about 130 leaders expected in person; the session's theme centers on rebuilding trust and guiding transformation, with focus on peace, rights, development, climate, pandemics, and AI governance.
New York — IRNA reports that Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the Emir of Qatar, delivered the opening remarks at the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York. The dispatch notes that leaders and representatives from 193 UN member states are gathering in New York from September 22 to September 28, 2026, with close to 130 heads of state and government expected to attend in person. The official theme for the session is: “Rebuilding trust, managing transformation: a UN that delivers for all.” The agenda will cover topics including global peace and security, human rights, sustainable development, climate change, rising sea levels, pandemic preparedness, and AI governance. Alongside plenary speeches, high-level meetings and bilateral and multilateral talks are planned on the sidelines of the General Assembly, turning New York into a key hub for diplomatic outreach this week.