UN General Assembly marks 80th anniversary with call for unity
Jan 17, 2026
Jan 17, 2026
At a ceremony marking the 80th anniversary of the United Nations General Assembly, an unidentified speaker recalled the first session of the Assembly and urged continued commitment to peace, sustainable development and human rights.
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An unidentified speaker commemorated the 80th anniversary of the United Nations General Assembly, saying delegates from 51 countries met for the first session in this hall and urging continued work toward peace, sustainable development and human rights.
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