General Debate

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The general debate will start in the afternoon of 5 March 2023.

The list of speakers for the general debate will be established on a first-come, first-served basis, with the customary protocol that ensures that Heads of State or Government speak first, followed by other heads of delegation. The European Union, in its capacity as observer, may also be included in the list of speakers. The details for inscription in the list of speakers and applicable time limits will be announced in the Journal of the United Nations and on the e-deleGATE platform. Representatives of the following may make a statement in the general debate in accordance with the rules of procedure of the Conference:

(a) intergovernmental organizations and other entities having received a standing invitation to participate as observers in the sessions and work of the General Assembly;

(b) associate members of regional commissions;

(d) other intergovernmental organizations;

(e) interested United Nations organs and

(f) non-governmental organizations and other organizations or institutions accredited to participate in the Conference in accordance with General Assembly resolutions 74/232 A and 75/227.

View provisional rolling list of speakers for the general debate

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