Theme calls for restoring trust, managing UN transformation
The BBC News published a video preview on September 22, 2026, in which correspondent Sarah Smith outlines who US President Donald Trump is set to meet during the 81st UN General Assembly High-Level Week in New York. The preview, titled “What to expect as world leaders descend on New York - and who won’t be there,” pairs the expected agenda with coverage of the leaders who will not attend.
The 81st High-Level Week brings together nearly 130 leaders under the theme “Restoring trust, managing transformation: a United Nations that delivers for all,” the BBC reports. Smith’s video outlines who Trump is set to meet during the gathering and the key topics expected to be on the agenda.
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