In his General Assembly address, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Indonesia formally announced Indonesia's candidature for a non‑permanent seat on the UN Security Council for the 2029–2030 term, pledging to foster unity and uphold the UN Charter.

Asked about EU associate membership for Canada, Antonio Costa described Canada as a like‑minded partner with strong trade ties and said he looks forward to the next EU–Canada summit in Canada next month.

President Yamandu Orsi told the UN General Assembly that peace must be actively built through dialogue and stronger, more representative multilateral institutions, urging humility and cooperation among nations.

Prince Abdul Matin pointed to the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in Southeast Asia (TAC) and the example of regional dialogue as a model for managing differences and reinforcing multilateral rules.

Krishnan said UN reform should be strategic and strengthen equal standing for all members, welcomed progress of the UNAT initiative, and called for a secretary-general who can translate multilateral cooperation into practical results.

President Jose Ramos Horta told the General Assembly that Timor‑Leste joined ASEAN on 10/26/2025, hosted a Science for Development Summit in Dili in August 2026 and will hold a "chess for peace" tournament in January 2027 to engage youth and Nobel laureates.

An unidentified speaker said international law and multilateral cooperation are under strain, warned that cuts to humanitarian aid are causing displacement and death, and urged reform of the Security Council to strengthen action on peace and security.

Filippo Grandi, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, reflected on a 42‑year humanitarian career, the moral center of refugee work and the pain of recent staff and budget cuts as he prepares to leave UNHCR.

An unidentified speaker described the relationship as "an incredibly strong alliance," urged building on momentum from an October prime minister visit, and said the administration is "deeply committed to the quad" with Japan and India.

Mauritania emphasizes the need for multilateral cooperation to address development financing challenges.

World Council of Churches (WCC) general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay commented on the changing world order, the Board of Peace launc...

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NEW DELHI: Malaysia’s participation in the recent Brics Foreign Ministers’ Meeting has further strengthened the country’s standing within the international grouping while opening wider opportunities for multilateral cooperation and economic engagement with developing nations. Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan said the meeting provided Malaysia with an important platform to reinforce its foreign policy principles, particularly in …