NEW YORK, October 1, 2026 — Connecting diplomacy and business, examining leaders’ responsibilities in a rapidly changing world, and preserving human connection in the age of emerging technologies were the central themes of the VIP Diplomacy & Leadership Evening hosted by Ambassador Dr. Vladimir Božović, President of the Society of Foreign Consuls in New York, and Dame Gloria Starr Kins, President and Founder of Society & Diplomatic Review. Held at Dame Gloria’s residence, the

Mr. President, Excellencies, First and foremost, allow me to extend my warmest congratulations to His Excellency Dr. Khalilur Rahman on his election as President of the General Assembly. You can certainly count on Luxembourg’s full support throughout your tenure. Mr. President, The theme you have chosen for this General Debate could hardly be more timely. When I try to paint an honest picture of the world we live in, one thing strikes me in particular: trust is under growing