Virus Prevents Leaders From Attending U.N. General Assembly Meeting

The 75th UN General Assembly will not gather in person due to COVID-19. Assembly President Tijjani Muhammad Bandy announced that leaders of the 193 member nations will not meet in New York. Instead, the UN plans to allow leaders to pre-record their speeches. UN Secretary General Antonio Gutierrez recommended that only one New York-based diplomat be present at the assembly due to coronavirus concerns.

What major event is being affected by the COVID-19 outbreak?

• The G20 Summit

• The 75th annual UN General Assembly

• The Olympic Games

• The World Economic Forum

Why is it considered unsafe for leaders to gather in New York for the UN General Assembly?

• Because of the COVID-19 pandemic

• Due to ongoing construction in New York

• Because of a natural disaster

• Due to political tensions

How many member nations are part of the UN General Assembly?

• 150

• 193

• 200

• 175

What did UN Secretary General Antonio Gutierrez recommend for the assembly?

• Cancel the event entirely

• Hold the event virtually with live speeches

• Postpone the event to next year

• Pre-record speeches and have limited in-person attendance

Who is the Assembly President mentioned in the transcript?

• Tijjani Muhammad Bandy

• Josh Kranzburg

• Antonio Gutierrez

• Ban Ki-moon