Australia: Prime Minister says everyone has role in ensuring international rules-based order safeguards rights of nations big and small
- UNAA
- Sep 25
- 1 min read
25th September 2025
His Excellency Anthony Albanese, Prime Minister of Australia has addressed the UN General Assembly - watch the full video here.
“The more we can do to reinforce the architecture of peace and prosperity, the more we remind nations of everything they stand to lose,” - Anthony Albanese, Prime Minister
“It is up to all of us to bring new strength to the UN’s enduring mission, to renew our commitment to the principle that peace is both our common cause and our collective responsibility,” he said.
Drawing attention to Australia’s candidacy for a Security Council seat in 2029-2030, he said the UN is a platform for middle powers and small nations to express and achieve their aspirations, and not just an arena for great powers to veto each other.
Long gone are the days when conflict and turmoil in another part of the world cannot affect be felt in Australia, he added, recalling that his country’s security services had linked Iran to the firebombing of a synagogue in Melbourne and a Jewish restaurant in Sydney.
He underscored his country’s efforts to honour its Paris Agreement commitments, reduce emissions and embrace clean energy, which can enable fast-growing economies in the Indo-Pacific region to grow their industries and reduce carbon emissions at the same time.
“Clean energy can carry the world beyond the false choice between economic growth and environmental responsibility,” he said.
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