What are the topics of the general debate of the 75th United Nations General Assembly?

On September 22, 2020, local time, in New York, the United States, the general debate of the 75th United Nations General Assembly kicked off at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. The theme of this year’s general debate of the United Nations General Assembly is “The future we want.” , The United Nations We Need: Reaffirming our collective commitment to multilateralism – fighting COVID-19 through effective multilateral action.” About 170 heads of state and government are expected to deliver speeches on the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, climate change and other major international issues.

In his speech, United Nations Secretary-General Guterres called the COVID-19 epidemic, along with geostrategic tensions, the climate crisis, global mutual distrust and the dark side of digital technology, all threats to the common future of mankind. Five major threats. He said that the COVID-19 epidemic is not only a wake-up call, but also a rehearsal for the world to deal with various challenges in the future.

Guterres also called for avoiding a "new cold war", opposed "vaccine nationalism", and called for the elimination of inequality through a "new social contract" and a "global new deal". He warned that the world today is in a crisis similar to that in 1945, and stressed the importance of solidarity and mutual assistance among countries.

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The role of the general debate of the United Nations General Assembly

The general debate provides United Nations member states with an opportunity to discuss international issues on an equal footing. Representatives from various countries can use this platform to showcase themselves, express their concerns and issues, clarify their positions and views, and issue appeals and initiatives.

The general debate is also an important place for countries to communicate candidly and gather international knowledge, so as to achieve the purpose of promoting countries to strengthen unity, jointly cope with difficulties and challenges, and jointly build a better future.

In addition, the general debate has also become an important stage for member states to carry out diplomatic activities. Leaders of many countries have taken the opportunity to meet with their colleagues on issues of concern in order to achieve positive results.

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