General Debate

At the General Debate — the annual meeting of Heads of State and Government at the beginning of the General Assembly session — world leaders make statements outlining their positions and priorities in the context of complex and interconnected global challenges. His Excellency Khalilur Rahman of Bangladesh will preside over the UN General Assembly’s 81st session, under the theme of "Restoring trust, managing transformation: A United Nations that delivers for all.”

Location

The United Nations Building

405 East 45th Street

New York, NY 10017

Date(s)

September 22, 2026 - September 28, 2026

Time(s)

9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. (or until secheduled speakers are completed)

Cost

Access to assembly hall and gallery is restricted. All sessions are recorded and broadcasted live.

Reservation

Not available to general public

Ticket Purchase

Not available to general public

United Nations General Debate

Need To Know

Age Restrictions

No age restriction posted

Facility Amenities

Not applicable

Attire

Not applicable

Transportation

Restrication are in place during these sessions

Security Requirements

Firearms, sharp instruments and blunt objects except for the expressed purpose to aid restricted mobility, are strictly prohibited. Anyone engaged in, supporting or encouraging disruptive behaviour will forfeit all cost associated with attendance, be removed and barred from re-entry and possibly future access on the venue's property.