Quiet corridors but a full programme at virtual UNGA75

The President of the current session of the General Assembly, M. Tijjani Muhammad-Bande took over in September 2019. The Assembly concluded the main part of its 74th annual session in December. H.E. M. Muhammad-Bande now shares his priorities for the remaining period. In his briefing, the President will reflect on the work of the Assembly to date and propose a roadmap for the months to come, including the commemoration of the 75th anniversary of the Organization and the newly-launched Decade of Action to deliver the Global Goals.

The first General Assembly, with 51 nations represented opened in Central Hall, Westminster, London on 10 January 1946. The General Assembly is the main deliberative, policymaking and representative organ of the UN. All 193 Member States of the UN are represented in the General Assembly, making it the only UN body with universal representation. Decisions on important questions, such as those on peace and security, admission of new members and budgetary matters, require a two-thirds majority of the General Assembly. Decisions on other questions are by simple majority.  The General Assembly, each year, elects a GA President to serve a one-year term of office.

The new President of the General Assembly, Tijjani Muhammad-Bande, welcomes viewers inside its grand Hall where history is made.