Global Perspectives: How World Leaders Responded to Trump's Policies at the UN General Assembly

US President Donald Trump's presidency has been undeniably consequential, both domestically and internationally. This impact was evident during the recent UN General Assembly, where world leaders addressed his policies through various perspectives.

During the assembly, to which Trump delivered a speech on Tuesday, numerous global leaders offered their views on his administration's approaches - with reactions ranging from supportive to critical.

Here's a collection of statements from world leaders regarding Trump and his administration's policies during the United Nations gathering.

French President Emmanuel Macron encountered road closures due to Trump's motorcade and expressed frustration: "Guess what? I'm waiting in the street because everything is frozen for you! I would love this weekend to have a short discussion with Qatar and you on the situation in Gaza."

Chinese Premier Li Qiang indirectly criticized protectionist policies: "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. We should collaborate more closely to identify and expand convergence of interests."

Argentine President Javier Milei strongly supported Trump's approach: "President Trump of the United States also understands that the time has come to reverse a dynamic that is leading the United States towards a disaster. His unflinching and successful policy in terms of halting illegal immigration makes that conviction more than clear."

Bolivian President Luis Arce offered sharp criticism: "We have a third cause of the current wars, which is more immediate. That is the obsessive zeal of the new Trump administration to give the United States back its position as a hegemonic power, at the cost of the liberal system, free trade, globalization, and to cause pain and death."

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy mentioned a positive interaction: "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 noted: "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."

Indian Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar questioned climate policy changes: "If climate action itself is questioned, what hope is there for climate justice."

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan praised Trump's peace efforts: "The role of United States President Donald Trump is decisive in this peace process, whose dedication, consistency and principledness made possible what seemed to be impossible."

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev similarly expressed gratitude for Trump's involvement in peace initiatives.

Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister Sokhonn Prak acknowledged Trump's mediation: "We are grateful that a ceasefire, brokered by U.S. President Trump, effectively halted armed clashes.... However, the ceasefire remains very fragile."

Slovenian President Natasa Pirc Musar indirectly referenced U.S. withdrawals from international agreements: "States are withdrawing from the Paris climate agreement, from the Ottawa treaty and from UN agencies, or simply cutting their financing. Each such act chips away at the support for multilateralism."

Belarusian Foreign Minister Maxim Ryzhenkov commented on reduced UN support: "The actions of the United States of America to reduce its support to the UN, which has already caused plans to cut staff in our organization, are a very unpleasant wake-up call."

Congolese President Felix Tshisekedi praised Trump's involvement in regional peace: "I applaud, in this regard the leadership of President Donald Trump."

Laurent Saint-Cyr, head of Haiti's transitional presidential council, expressed gratitude: "I also must thank President Trump's administration for the efforts made to bring support and resources to our common fight against gangs."

Prime Minister Terrance Drew of Saint Kitts and Nevis encouraged dialogue: "We encourage dialogue between our two friends - the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela and the United States of America - to ensure that our region remains a zone of peace."

Colombian President Gustavo Petro strongly criticized U.S. anti-drug policies: "The anti-drug policy is not meant to stop cocaine that is coming to the United States. The anti-drug policy is to dominate the peoples of the South as a whole."

South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun expressed hope for diplomatic progress: "It would be fantastic if Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un met with each other in the near future. President Lee Jae Myung made it clear to President Trump that he will not be sitting in the driver's seat. He asked President Trump to become a peacemaker."

Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin indirectly referenced U.S. arms support: "I call on those who have provided - and who continue to provide - Israel with the means necessary to prosecute its war to reflect carefully on the implications of their actions."

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu commended Trump's policies: "Thankfully, President Trump's administration is forcefully fighting the scourge of antisemitism, and every government here should follow its lead."

Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas expressed willingness to work with Trump: "We are ready to work with U.S. President Donald Trump and with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and France and the United Nations to implement a proposal for settling the Israeli-Palestinian conflict."

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva noted their interaction: "I think that indeed there was some chemistry there.... I'm going to treat him with the respect that he deserves as the president of the US, and he's going to treat me with the respect that the president of the Federal Republic of Brazil deserves."