High-level meetings of the seventy-second session, 19-28 September 2017
Meetings Coverage
Summaries of official meetings and events at UN Headquarters and overseas conferences.
23 September 2017
Differing Views on How to Preserve Stability amid Existential Threats, as General Debate Considers Security, Human Rights, International Law
Security, human rights and international law took centre stage at the General Assembly today, with States diverging over how best to preserve their stability in the face of existential threats, as...
22 September 2017
Speakers Consider Value of Interdependence, Multilateralism, Joint Action in Tackling Global Challenges, on Fourth Day of Annual General Debate
The interdependence of States and the benefits of joint action must be recognized and reaffirmed, the General Assembly heard today, as speakers debated the value of multilateralism in addressing...
21 September 2017
Global Cooperation, Tackling Root Causes Central to Fight against Terrorism, World Leaders Stress on Third Day of General Debate
Spotlighting terrorism as one of today’s greatest challenges, Heads of State and other Government officials outlined their vision for combating that phenomenon — including through stronger...
21 September 2017
Lessons Learned from Action Plan on Iran Nuclear Programme Could Help De-escalate Korean Peninsula Tensions, Speakers Tell Security Council
The de-escalation of tensions on the Korean Peninsula should flow from the lessons generated by the diplomacy that shaped the agreement on Iran’s nuclear programme, speakers in the Security Council...
21 September 2017
Security Council Requests Creation of Independent Team to Help in Holding ISIL (Da’esh) Accountable for Its Actions in Iraq
The Security Council today asked the Secretary-General to establish an independent investigative team to support domestic efforts to hold Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL/Da’esh)...
20 September 2017
Violating Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action Would Only Destroy Its Credibility, Undermine Global Confidence, Iran’s President Tells General Debate
Rising nuclear tensions, the unfolding humanitarian situation in Myanmar and the impending threats posed by the effects of climate change were among pressing issues that world leaders emphasized...
Press Releases
Press releases from the main United Nations bodies, as well as offices and departments of the Secretariat.
22 September 2017
Annual Treaty Event Advances Multilateral Instruments, Including First Legally Binding Instrument Prohibiting Nuclear Weapons
On the side-lines of the seventy-second general debate at United Nations Headquarters, 71 Member States and two Observer States undertook a total of 98 treaty actions in a four-day event that ended...
22 September 2017
2030 Agenda Acknowledges Sport as Key Enabler of Sustainable Development, Peace, Deputy Secretary-General Says during High-Level Exhibition
Following are UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina J. Mohammed’s remarks, as prepared for delivery, at the High-Level Exhibition on Harnessing the Power of Sport in Achieving Sustainable Development, in...
22 September 2017
Technology Bank for Least Developed Countries Operationalized, 22 September
The Technology Bank, a new body dedicated to the least developed countries was operationalized today, with the signing of the Host Country Agreement and the Contribution Agreement between the...
22 September 2017
Technology Bank for Least Developed Countries ‘Is Now a Reality', Deputy Secretary-General Tells Ministerial Meeting
Following are UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina J. Mohammed’s remarks, as prepared for delivery, at the Ministerial Meeting of Least Developed Countries, in New York today:
22 September 2017
Facing Soaring Unemployment, Sidelined from Decision-Making, Young People Need Greater Role in Development, Peacebuilding, Secretary-General Says
Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks on youth, peace and security, in New York on 21 September:
22 September 2017
Investing in Social Cohesion Key to Success of Diverse Societies, Secretary-General Tells Alliance of Civilizations Meeting
Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks to the Ministerial Meeting of the Group of Friends of the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations, in New York today: