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The context for Lula’s push is a rapidly changing global stage. The UNGA will witness major speeches, including the first address by former President Donald Trump in his second term on September 23rd. Meanwhile, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will not attend, a departure from tradition, with his external affairs minister, Jashan Khr, representing India at the conference. Modi’s absence, coupled with reports that he is considering canceling an upcoming US visit—due to tensions over energy trade and tariffs on Russian oil—may signal a recalibration in India’s foreign policy.