First Committee Ends 2026 Session amid Divisions over Working Methods, Forwards 70 Draft Proposals to General Assembly
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The First Committee (Disarmament and International Security) today forwarded 70 draft proposals to the General Assembly for its action, concluding its 2026 session, which was marked by sharp divisions among Member States on substantive issues, as well as debate over how best to balance demands for greater efficiency amid budgetary constraints with efforts to preserve adequate speaking opportunities and ensure due consideration for small delegations facing capacity limitations.
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- Original: https://press.un.org/en/2026/gadis3784.doc.htm
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