UN official addresses sovereignty concerns amid Trump's potential military and economic coercion remarks.

Secretary‑General António Guterres credited the outgoing president of the General Assembly, Anna Lena Birbanc, with championing the UN Charter, defending the organization's three pillars and advancing reform efforts including the UNIT initiative and the pact for the future.

The outgoing president highlighted session metrics — 18 high-level meetings, 26 mandated intergovernmental processes, 116 plenary meetings and 317 resolutions — and said the Assembly opened a 'new chapter' on artificial intelligence governance.

Reporters asked whether the secretary-general and the UN high-level panel are moving quickly enough to establish global guardrails for AI; the UN said the high-level panel is pushing efforts and the issue will be raised during the General Assembly season.

Leader emphasizes need to improve efficiency in implementing mandates for better results.

The UN creates agreements and provides aid to tackle global challenges for peace.

UN 80 focuses on enhancing multilateralism while scrutinizing existing mandates for efficiency.

President-elect Baerbock emphasizes unity and sustainable development for the UN's future.

Baerbock pledges to unify member states and enhance UN effectiveness in her acceptance speech.