The 80th UN General Assembly is witnessing intense debate as Western nations move toward formal recognition of Palestine, bringing the Gaza crisis and calls for a two-state solution to the forefront of global diplomacy.
The 80th United Nations General Assembly in New York has opened with heightened global attention on the growing recognition of Palestine by Western powers. With wars in Gaza and Ukraine already dominating international concern, this year’s session has seen Palestine rise to the top of the agenda, fueled by recent policy shifts in countries like the UK, Canada, and Australia.
Over 150 heads of state and government representatives are set to address the high-level sessions Recognition of Palestine, where pressing issues such as nuclear tensions with Iran, climate change, sustainable development, and artificial intelligence are also being discussed.
For Pakistan, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will use his speech to spotlight humanitarian crises in Gaza and Kashmir, while also raising concerns about Islamophobia and climate resilience. His agenda includes multiple bilateral meetings with global leaders to strengthen Pakistan’s diplomatic voice on these issues.
Security measures in New York have been significantly tightened, with thousands of officers deployed around UN headquarters amid expected protests and heightened tensions.
Diplomats argue that the momentum behind Palestine’s recognition has revived hopes for a two-state solution, despite ongoing violence and humanitarian devastation in Gaza. The debate at the 80th UNGA underscores how Western alignment on this issue could reshape future peace negotiations and global policy toward the Middle East.
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