UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Many leaders saying many things about many topics that matter to them, to their regions, to the world: That’s what the U.N. General Assembly invariably produces each year.

And each year, certain voices dominate. Here, The Associated Press takes the opposite approach and spotlights some thoughts from leaders who might have not captured the headlines and airtime on Thursday, the third day of the 2025 General Debate.

“Refugee-hosting should not become a debt bargain. Uganda should not be expected to borrow money to care for a displaced population fleeing conflict.”

— Jessica Alupo, vice president of Uganda

“Millions of lives have already been lost during the COVID-19 pandemic. We therefore cannot afford to lose any more to conflict.”

— Mswati III, king of Eswatini

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