Global Leaders Express Varied Reactions to President Trump's Policies at UN General Assembly

At the United Nations General Assembly, world leaders offered a spectrum of responses to U.S. President Donald Trump's policies, reflecting both support and criticism.

French President Emmanuel Macron, in a phone call to President Trump, expressed urgency regarding the situation in Gaza, stating, "I would love this weekend to have a short discussion with Qatar and you on the situation in Gaza."

Chinese Premier Li Qiang highlighted concerns over protectionist measures, noting, "A major cause of the current global economic doldrums is the rise in unilateral and protective measures, such as tariff hikes and erection of walls and barriers."

Argentine President Javier Milei commended Trump's stance on immigration and trade, remarking, "His unflinching and successful policy in terms of halting illegal immigration makes that conviction more than clear."

Conversely, Bolivian President Luis Arce criticized the administration's approach, stating, "The obsessive zeal of the new Trump administration to give the United States back its position as a hegemonic power... to cause pain and death."

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy acknowledged recent discussions with Trump, saying, "Yesterday, we had a good meeting with President Trump, and I also spoke with many other strong leaders, and together, we can change a lot."

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov observed a shift in U.S. policy, noting, "In the approaches of the current U.S. administration, we see a desire not only to contribute to ways to realistically resolve the Ukrainian crisis, but also a desire to develop pragmatic cooperation without adopting an ideological stance."

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan credited Trump for his role in regional peace efforts, stating, "The role of United States President Donald Trump is decisive in this (Armenia-Azerbaijan) peace process."

Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister Sokhonn Prak expressed gratitude for U.S. mediation, remarking, "We are grateful that a ceasefire (with Thailand), brokered by U.S. President Trump, effectively halted armed clashes."

Slovenian President Nataša Pirc Musar voiced concerns over U.S. withdrawals from international agreements, stating, "Each such act chips away at the support for multilateralism, a system designed not for the powerful few, but for the benefit of us all."

Belarusian Foreign Minister Maxim Ryzhenkov commented on U.S. funding cuts to the UN, describing them as "a very unpleasant wake-up call."

Congolese President Felix Tshisekedi praised Trump's leadership in regional peace deals, saying, "I applaud, in this regard (the Congo-Rwanda peace deal) the leadership of President Donald Trump."

Haitian transitional council head Laurent Saint-Cyr thanked the Trump administration for its support against gang violence, stating, "I also must thank President Trump’s administration for the efforts made to bring support and resources to our common fight against gangs."

Saint Kitts and Nevis Prime Minister Terrance Drew encouraged dialogue between the U.S. and Venezuela, emphasizing the importance of regional peace.

Colombian President Gustavo Petro criticized U.S. anti-drug policies, questioning their effectiveness and impact on the Global South.

South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun expressed hope for U.S. leadership in North Korean negotiations, stating, "We want President Trump to exercise his leadership to pull North Korea to dialogue table."

Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin called for reflection on support provided to Israel, urging consideration of the consequences for the Palestinian people.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu commended the Trump administration's efforts against antisemitism, encouraging other governments to follow its lead.

Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas expressed readiness to collaborate with the U.S. and other nations to implement proposals for settling the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

These statements underscore the diverse international perspectives on President Trump's policies and their global implications.