UN General Assembly
2025

A two-state solution remains the only prospect for a peaceful future in which the people of Israel and the people of Palestine can live in peace and security side by side. I welcome the decision to recognise the State of Palestine taken by France, Belgium, Luxembourg, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia and others. I commend France and Saudi Arabia for the leadership they are providing in working towards a political process that can deliver a just, lasting peace and security in the region. They have my full support. President, as it marks its 80th anniversary, the United Nations has never been more necessary. Today's challenges are ever more complex and ever more interconnected. They cannot be solved by any country or region acting alone. The threat to the future of our planet and the wonder of its biodiversity. The need for development leaving nobody behind. The health and well-being of our people. The protection of our shared cultural heritage in all its magnificent diversity. The stability of our economies and our ability to trade fairly.