United Nations General Assembly Meeting Terminology and Abbreviations Guide

Serdar HocamAuthor & Editor

Key terms, abbreviations, and the meanings of diplomatic language used during the United Nations General Assembly's annual high-level week have been explained.

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UNGA Lingo: A Guide to UN General Assembly Meeting Acronyms, Buzzwords and More

The annual meeting period of the United Nations General Assembly, where world leaders gather for diplomatic contacts and speeches, brings with it a unique diplomacy terminology.

General Assembly and Summit Terms

The high-level week period held by the United Nations General Assembly with the participation of leaders from 193 member countries is expressed with the abbreviation UNGA.

Debates and Themes

The central event where leaders evaluate conditions worldwide and deliver strategic speeches is called the General Debate.