United Nations General Assembly

Principal organ of the United Nations

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The United Nations General Assembly is one of the six principal organs of the United Nations (UN), serving as the main deliberative, policy-making, and representative organ of the UN. Its powers, composition, functions, and procedures are set out in Chapter IV of the United Nations Charter. The UNGA is responsible for the UN budget, appointing the non-permanent members to the Security Council, appointing the Secretary-General of the United Nations, receiving reports from other parts of the UN system, and making recommendations through resolutions. It also establishes numerous subsidiary organs to advance or assist in its broad mandate. The UNGA is the only UN organ wherein all member states have equal representation.

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COVID-19 made us realise importance of strong public health systems: Harsh Vardhan During ministerial meeting on Universal Health Coverage, Union Health Minister, Harsh Vardhan said that COVID-19 has made us realise the importance of strong public health systems. "In 2019, UNGA.. Credit: ANI Duration: 02:18Published 3 weeks ago

India's vaccine will help all humanity in fighting COVID: PM Modi at UNGA While addressing the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) Prime Minister Narendra Modi assured that India's vaccine production and delivery capacity will be used to help all humanity in fighting.. Credit: ANI Duration: 02:20Published on September 26, 2020

India never become a burden on world: PM Modi at UNGA Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated at United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) that India never become a burden on world. "When we were strong, we were never a threat to the world, when we were weak, we.. Credit: ANI Duration: 02:16Published on September 26, 2020

India will not hesitate in raising voice against enemies of humanity: PM Modi at UNGA While addressing the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on its 75th anniversary, Prime Minister stated that India will not hesitate in raising its voice against the enemies of humanity, human race.. Credit: ANI Duration: 02:08Published on September 26, 2020

Boris Johnson calls for unity amid global pandemic Prime Minister Boris Johnson addresses the UN General Assembly, calling fornations to come together to overcome the coronavirus pandemic. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:40Published on September 26, 2020

PM Modi addresses United Nations General Assembly Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) via video conference in New Delhi. "India is proud of the fact that it is one of the Founding Members of the United.. Credit: ANI Duration: 03:24Published on September 26, 2020

Where is UN in fight against pandemic? asks PM Modi Prime Minister Narendra Modi questioned United Nations over his role in the fight against the global pandemic COVID-19. While addressing the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) PM Modi said, "Over.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:13Published on September 26, 2020

Venezuela’s Maduro refutes UN human rights concerns In his speech to the UN General Assembly on Wednesday, president blamed Washington for instability in the region. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:26Published on September 26, 2020

PM Modi holds virtual bilateral Summit with Sri Lankan counterpart Prime Minister Narendra Modi held virtual bilateral Summit with his Sri Lankan counterpart Mahinda Rajapaksa on September 26. He also congratulated him for being elected as Prime Minister of Sri Lanka... Credit: ANI Duration: 01:30Published on September 26, 2020

'Lies, misinformation, malice': India slams Pak PM Imran Khan’s UNGA speech India hit back at Pakistan for raking up Jammu and Kashmir in the UN General Assembly. Slamming Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan, India said that Jammu and Kashmir is its 'integral and inalienable'.. Credit: HT Digital Content Duration: 05:11Published on September 26, 2020

UNGA75: India exercises its Right to Reply for third time in response to Pakistan Hours after Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan raised the Kashmir issue in the 75th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on September 25, India promptly responded to Khan's comments and requested the.. Credit: ANI Duration: 03:47Published on September 26, 2020

Watch: Indian delegate at UN General Assembly walks out when PM Imran Khan began speaking Indian delegate at the United Nations General Assembly Hall walked out when Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan began his speech. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:07Published on September 25, 2020

UN General Assembly: Trump blasts China for 'unleashing plague on the world' Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 03:04Published on September 23, 2020

Qatar's emir slams world's failure to confront Israeli occupation Addressing the UN General Assembly, Qatar Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani has called out the international community for failing to confront Israel for its illegal occupation of Palestinian land. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 06:47Published on September 22, 2020

Trump calls on U.N. to hold 'China accountable' for virus U.S. President Donald Trump told the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday it "must hold China accountable for their actions" related to the coronavirus pandemic. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 00:48Published on September 22, 2020

REPLAY: Russian President Vladimir Putin's speech at UN General Assembly Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 17:53Published on September 22, 2020

UN General Assembly: Trump lashes China as UN warns against 'Cold War' Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 02:44Published on September 22, 2020

REPLAY: Turkey President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's speech at UN General Assembly Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 25:27Published on September 22, 2020

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United Nations General Assembly

Principal organ of the United Nations

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