Albanese to Address UN General Assembly
New York – Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is scheduled to deliver his first address to the UN General Debate this afternoon, marking a key moment for Australia’s foreign policy agenda on the world stage. The speech comes after Albanese attended a two-state solution summit in New York on Monday, where he announced australia’s formal recognition of a Palestinian state.
The Prime Minister’s address is expected to outline Australia’s priorities on global challenges, including climate change, regional security, and international cooperation. His decision to formally recognize a Palestinian state has already drawn international attention and signals a shift in Australia’s longstanding position on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. details regarding the exact timing of Albanese’s speech are forthcoming, but updates will be provided as they become available.
Readers can access the full transcript of Albanese’s comments from the two-state solution summit here: http://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09-23/federal-politics-live-sept-23/105803300#live-blog-post-226256. Further updates on the UN proceedings will be provided throughout the morning, with colleague Courtney Gould joining coverage shortly with domestic political news.
