UN General Assembly 2026: When is it, who is speaking and when?
Summary
The 81st United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) will hold its main debate from September 22 to 28, 2026, in New York. Nearly 130 world leaders, including President Donald Trump, will speak on global issues such as climate change, wars, and nuclear weapons.Key Facts
- The UNGA session began on September 8, with Khalilur Rahman of Bangladesh as president.
- The main debate starts on September 22 and runs until September 26, then resumes on September 28.
- Brazil traditionally speaks first, followed by the host country, the United States. President Donald Trump will speak second.
- The UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres will open the debate with his final report.
- The UN headquarters in New York, an international territory, hosts the event.
- Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas will give his speech via prerecorded video due to US visa denial.
- The 2026 theme is “Restoring trust, managing transformation: a United Nations that delivers for all.”
- Topics include climate action, pandemic preparedness, nuclear disarmament, racism, and conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine.
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