General Assembly, 22nd & 23rd Meetings (AM & PM) 22 October 2026
What was announced
At 10 a.m., the General Assembly debates the question of equitable representation on and increase in the membership of the Security Council and other matters related to the 15-member organ.
Who and where
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- Original: https://press.un.org/en/blog/ga12797
- Published 2026-10-22 11:21:27 UTC
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