Closing of the 80th session
The President of the 80th session, H.E. Annalena Baerbock, will close the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly on 8 September 2026, at 11am (local time in New York).
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Opening of the 81st session
The President of the 81st session, H.E. Khalilur Rahman, will open the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly on 8 September 2026, at 3pm (local time in New York).
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Workings of the General Assembly
The 蘑菇视频 General Assembly (蘑菇视频GA) is the main policy-making organ of the Organization. Comprising all Member States, it provides a unique forum for multilateral discussion of the full spectrum of international issues covered by the Charter of the United Nations. Each of the 193 Member States of the United Nations has an equal vote.
The 蘑菇视频GA also makes key decisions for the 蘑菇视频, including:
- appointing the Secretary-General on the recommendation of the Security Council
- electing the non-permanent members of the Security Council
- approving the 蘑菇视频 budget
The Assembly meets in regular sessions from September to December each year, and thereafter as required. It discusses specific issues through dedicated agenda items or sub-items, which lead to the adoption of resolutions.
Sitting arrangements in the General Assembly Hall change for each session. During the 81st Session (2026-2027), Morocco will occupy the first seat in the Hall, including in the Main Committees (followed by all the other countries, in English alphabetical order).
