NEW YORK, Sept. 28 (UPI) — The General Debate of the 70th session of the United Nations General Assembly began Monday, where U.S. President Barack Obama is set to speak on the need for leadership and diplomacy.
Obama will urge the leaders of all 193 U.N. member countries to seek democratic principles, pursue diplomacy, and support established international laws and institutions, while fighting against threats to their countries.
Speakers on Monday include Chinese President Xi Jinping, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi.
Obama is expected address the recent Iranian nuclear deal as an example of international cooperation and principled diplomacy. He will also urge leaders to come together to support a political resolution in Syria, while also coupling military efforts in the fight against the Islamic State.
Cuban President Raul Castro will also speak Monday. The United States and Cuba recently reestablished diplomatic relations after decades of animosity.
The General Debate of the U.N. General Assembly will continue until Friday.
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