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ForMin Toiu to lead Romania's delegation to UN General Assembly
The Romanian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Oana Toiu, will lead, September 22-29, 2025, the Romanian delegation to the UN General Assembly and will deliver the country's national statement to a plenary session of the high forum, according to Romania's Foreign Ministry (MAE).
On September 22-29, the head of Romanian diplomacy will lead the Romanian delegation to the high-level segment of the 80th session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA).
Thus, on September 29, Toiu will deliver Romania's national statement in which she will present Romania's objectives and priorities throughout the session. Support for effective multilateralism, the UN Charter and international law, the promotion of and respect for human rights and securing the premises for sustainable development are among Romania's major priorities at this session of the UN General Assembly.
Both in the national statement and in various formats of discussions, subjects such as European and Romanian security will be addressed amidst premeditated and provocative violations of airspace and flagrant violations of international law by the Russian Federation. The Romanian official will talk about the importance of joint efforts for peace and stopping the Russian Federation's war of aggression against Ukraine, which has global and regional implications. She will also address the situation in the Middle East and the importance of efforts to free hostages and provide large-scale humanitarian assistance in the Gaza Strip, as well as for a lasting peace solution in the Middle East, based on the two-state principle, which ensures regional security and excludes Hamas and terrorist organisations.
Toiu will also attend a series of events organised on the sidelines of the high-level segment of the 80th session of the General Assembly, including: High-level Meeting to Commemorate the 80th Anniversary of the United Nations (September 22); High-Level Meeting to Commemorate the 30th Anniversary of the 4th World Conference on Women (Beijing+; 22 September); informal meeting of EU foreign affairs ministers; a conference on the two-state solution, organised by France and Saudi Arabia, on the situation in the Occupied Palestinian Territory - OPT (September 22); the annual reception hosted by the US President for the UN General Assembly (September 23); a ministerial meeting in preparation for the EU-CELAC European Union - Community of Latin American and Caribbean States Summit; the Fifth Crimea Platform Summit and other meetings on the aggression against Ukraine; ministerial-level event of the Women, Peace and Security Focal Points Network; a transatlantic dinner organised by the US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio (September 24); informal meeting of ministers supporting the work of the International Criminal Court (25 September).
The 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly - under the theme Better together: 80 years and more for peace, development and human rights - is said to come at a pivotal moment to renew global commitment to multilateralism, solidarity and shared action for people and planet.
This year's high-level week highlights the urgency of delivering on the promise of the Sustainable Development Goals and reinvigorating global cooperation. Two key platforms will spotlight action and solutions: the flagship SDG Media Zone produced by the UN Department of Global Communications with dynamic interviews and panel discussions on SDG solutions held from 22-26 September; and the Goals Lounge, convened by the UN Deputy Secretary-General and hosted by the UN Office for Partnerships from 20-26 September, featuring unscripted dialogues, deep dives into vital issues and interactive experiences. All events are live streamed on UN WebTV.
On September 22, the High-level Meeting to Commemorate the 80th Anniversary of the United Nations is scheduled.
Also on September 22, the United Nations will resume the High-Level International Conference for the Peaceful Settlement of the Question of Palestine and the Implementation of the Two-State Solution, co-chaired by France and Saudi Arabia. The conference will reaffirm international commitments to the two-State solution and seek to mobilise support for its implementation.
On September 23 -27, at the General Debate ? the annual meeting of Heads of State and Government at the beginning of the General Assembly session ? world leaders make statements outlining their positions and priorities in the context of complex and interconnected global challenges. Her Excellency Annalena Baerbock, the President of the 80th session of the General Assembly, has outlined her vision under the theme Better Together, emphasising unity, solidarity and collective action.
On September 24, the Climate Summit will take place, which will focus on demonstrating commitment and accelerating action to protect people and the planet in line with the goals of the Paris Agreement
On September 25, heads of states or government will meet to set a new vision for the prevention and control of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) ? including cardiovascular diseases, cancers, diabetes and chronic respiratory diseases ? and the promotion of mental health and well-being towards 2030 and beyond, through a new, ambitious and achievable political declaration.
On September 26, the High-level Meeting to Commemorate and Promote the International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons will take place, according to the UN. ***
In 2024, Romania's delegation to the high-level segment of the 79th session of the annual General Assembly of the United Nations (UN), on September 24-25, was led by then President of Romania, Klaus Iohannis.
In the national statement to the plenary session of the UN General Assembly, Iohannis pleaded for maintaining dialogue at multilateral level, especially in the UN format, as an essential element of regional and global security.
The UN General Assembly is, along with the Security Council, the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), the Trusteeship Council, the International Court of Justice, the Secretariat, one of the six bodies that make up the UN's institutional framework.
The UN General Assembly is composed of the 193 member states.
The General Assembly can discuss any issue related to the UN Charter or the functions of any UN body. It can make recommendations to UN member states and the Security Council on any issue except those under debate in the UN Security Council.
Decisions on matters relating to international peace and security are taken by two-thirds of the vote of the member states, and on other matters by a simple majority.
The General Assembly carries out its activity within the annual plenary sessions, which open in September of each year, as well as within the six committees it comprises. The general debates in the plenary session of the UN General Assembly take place over a period of two weeks, with sessions being held at the UN headquarters in New York. Special sessions may be held at the request of the Secretary-General or at the request of a majority of member states.
Romania was a non-permanent member of the Security Council in 1962, 1976-1977, 1990-1991 and 2004-2005, as well as in ECOSOC in the periods 1965-1967, 1974-1976, 1978-1980, 1982-1987, 1990-1998, 2001-2003, 2007-2009, 2018-2019.
On June 7, 2019, Romania lost to Estonia and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines the non-permanent membership of the UN Security Council for 2020-2021. Estonia and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines were elected on that date by the United Nations General Assembly to become, from January 2020, non-permanent members of the UN Security Council in 2020-2021, defeating Romania and El Salvador.
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