UN General Assembly 2026: Schedule and Key Speakers
· World · Al Jazeera, CNBC
The 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly high-level debate begins on Tuesday, September 22, in New York, with nearly 130 heads of state and government expected to participate. The session, which runs through September 26 and resumes on September 28, opens with an address from UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres followed by UNGA President Khalilur Rahman. Brazil will open the debate as per tradition, followed by the United States, where President Donald Trump is scheduled to speak. The sessions are held daily at the UN headquarters in Manhattan, with speakers encouraged to observe a 15-minute time limit. The assembly serves as the primary hub for international diplomacy and is held on international territory along the East River.
Why it matters
The UNGA serves as the primary global platform for heads of state to outline foreign policy priorities and address international conflicts, directly influencing global diplomatic agendas.
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