81st session of UN General Assembly opens under Bangladesh's Khalilur Rahman

08 Sep 2026 International

The 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly opened in New York on 8 September 2026, presided over by Bangladesh Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman. His year coincides with the selection of the next UN Secretary-General, as Antonio Guterres's term ends on 31 December 2026.

Important Facts

  • Session opened: 8 September 2026, New York
  • President of the 81st UNGA: Khalilur Rahman (Foreign Minister of Bangladesh)
  • Elected in June 2026, defeating Andreas Kakouris of Cyprus by 99 votes to 91
  • The 81st presidency was the turn of the Asia-Pacific regional group
  • High-level General Debate: 22-28 September 2026; EAM S. Jaishankar led India's delegation
Exam Point: UNGA has 193 members; the presidency rotates among five regional groups and lasts one year.

Source: United Nations

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