WASHINGTON - Mark Carney is set to attend the United Nations General Assembly for the first time since becoming prime minister — just as war in the Middle East and U.S. President Donald Trump's push against multilateralism hang over the gathering of world leaders.

Carney will not give a speech in front of the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly while in New York City from Sunday to Wednesday. Instead, Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand will address the forum later next week.

A government news release said Carney will meet with world leaders at the UN "to advance peace, security and human rights." Senior government officials said Carney is scheduled to meet with UN Secretary-General António Guterres, other heads of state and CEOs.

Global leaders, including Carney, will

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