Trump to address UN General Assembly on Sep 23: White House

File Photo - This UN handout photo shows US President Donald Trump(on screen), as he addresses the general debate of the seventy-fifth session of the United Nations General Assembly, on September 22, 2020 at the UN in New York.

US President Donald Trump will address the United Nations General Assembly in New York on September 23, for the first time in his second term, the White House said on Thursday. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt made the announcement during her daily briefing.

"The president will travel to New York City on September 22 to address the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday, September 23," Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is also expected to address the annual high-level session of the UNGA, news agency PTI reported earlier this month, citing a provisional list of speakers issued by the UN.

The high-level General Debate at the 80th session of the UN General Assembly is set to take place from September 23 to 29, with Brazil traditionally opening the session, followed by the United States.