UN General Assembly 2026: When is it, who is speaking and when?

Author: Mohammed HaddadPublished on: September 22, 2026Country: United States

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UN General Assembly 2026: When is it, who is speaking and when?

The 2026 United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) opens on September 22 with nearly 130 heads of state and government taking the podium. The debate runs in two daily sessions until September 26 and resumes on September 28. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and UNGA President Khalilur Rahman will open the debate, followed by Brazil, which traditionally speaks first.

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