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

**Voices from the 2025 U.N. General Assembly: Insights Beyond the Headlines**

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Each year, the U.N. General Assembly serves as a platform where many leaders discuss a wide range of topics important to their nations, regions, and the world. While certain speeches often dominate headlines and airtime, some voices offer equally compelling perspectives that deserve attention.

Here, The Associated Press highlights notable remarks from leaders who may not have captured the spotlight on the first day of the 2025 General Debate.

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**Jennifer Geerlings-Simons, President of Suriname**
*“The United Nations must be a genuine unity of nations. We are all really better together.”*

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**Gitanas Nauseda, President of Lithuania**
*“Our international order is being slowly eroded by the irresponsible actions of those who should know better. The world is turning into a much more dangerous place. We have seen this before.”*

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**Abdullah II, King of Jordan, on the Mideast situation**
*“Not for the first time, developments on the ground have made me question the worth and utility of words in capturing the magnitude of the crisis. Yet, not speaking about it would signal acceptance of the situation and abandonment of our humanity—and that, I will not do.”*

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**Lee Jae Myung, President of South Korea**
*“K culture is connecting people all over the world. The success and spread of K culture prove that universal empathy is possible.”*

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**Cyril Ramaphosa, President of South Africa**
*“We are fighting wars that cause death and destruction when we should be fighting poverty.”*

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These insightful reflections remind us of the diverse challenges and hopes shared by leaders around the globe as they convene to shape our collective future.
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