PRESIDENT MACRON ADVOCATES INFRASTRUCTURE TRUCES AT THE 81ST UNGA
New York, NY (Sep 22,2026) — President Emmanuel Macron addressed the General Debate of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly, delivering a comprehensive framework to counter global fragmentation, restore international law, and introduce robust governance for emerging technologies.
During high-level bilateral discussions—including a working meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump at Trump Tower and subsequent consultations with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy—President Macron advanced a strategic “double moratorium.” This framework proposes an immediate, mutual cessation of strikes on civilian and energy infrastructure alongside a verified security truce in the Black Sea to secure global grain corridors. Addressing the crisis in the Middle East, President Macron underscored that long-term security is codependent on international law, stating that the protection of civilian life in Gaza and the West Bank, alongside the preservation of neighboring territorial sovereignty in Lebanon, remains an absolute prerequisite for regional stability.
In a significant expansion of France’s digital diplomacy agenda, President Macron championed an international coalition focused on the ethical deployment of artificial intelligence. Co-chairing a high-level segment backed by 26 member states and 8 United Nations entities, France introduced a global roadmap establishing strict protections for minors within the digital ecosystem. The initiative calls for global regulatory standards prohibiting the default deployment of advanced AI models to minors, requiring frontier systems to undergo independent, cross-cultural evaluation and safety verification prior to public commercial release.
To address systemic gridlock within international institutions, President Macron reiterated France’s commitment to structural reform of the UN Security Council. Working in coordination with Mexico, France confirmed that 128 member states have now signaled support for an initiative to voluntarily suspend the use of the Security Council veto in instances involving mass atrocities. Furthermore, the President advocated for a modernized Security Council configuration, explicitly supporting the expansion of permanent seats to ensure equitable, systemic representation for African nations.
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