Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has concluded his first visit to the United Nations (UN) General Assembly. During the 80th session he engaged with world leaders and reaffirmed Australia\u2019s commitment to working with partners to address global challenges. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Prime Minister delivered Australia\u2019s National Statement to the General Assembly, outlining Australia\u2019s strong support for the UN and the multilateral system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
At UN Headquarters, the Prime Minister hosted an event attended by world leaders on protecting children in the digital age and showcased Australia\u2019s landmark social media minimum age laws.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Prime Minister also shared Australia\u2019s 2035 emissions reduction target at the UN Secretary-General\u2019s Special High-Level Event on Climate Action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Showcasing Australia as an attractive investment location, the Prime Minister met with senior US business leaders to highlight how the Future Made in Australia agenda will capture the opportunities of the global net zero transformation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Prime Minister also joined other partners in announcing Australia\u2019s recognition of the State of Palestine, and addressed the Two-State Solution Conference, hosted by France and Saudi Arabia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThis visit was focussed on taking forward Australian\u2019s national and economic interests at home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI am pleased to have had the opportunity to engage with world leaders on the issues we face as an international community, and advocate for Australia\u2019s interests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cIt was important to highlight global issues at the United Nations that matter to everyday Australians, including the protection of young people online and the global transition to net-zero.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI was also proud to bring Australia to the world stage and showcase our Future Made in Australia agenda.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cGlobal challenges require global action, and it\u2019s only together we can solve the problems we face as an international community.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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