[4] Most states had a representative speaking about issues concerning their country[citation needed] and the hopes for the coming year as to what the UNGA will do.

Speakers had been be put on the list in the order of their request, with special consideration for ministers and other government officials of similar or higher rank.

Each speaker is requested to provide 20 advance copies of their statements to the conference officers to facilitate translation and to be presented at the podium.

[2] President Mogens Lykketoft chose the theme of the debate as "The United Nations at 70: the road ahead for peace, security and human rights.

[6] The election of non-permanent members to the Security Council for 2017–2018 was held on 28 June 2016, in which Angola, Malaysia, Venezuela, New Zealand and Spain were replaced by Ethiopia, Kazakhstan, Bolivia, Sweden and Italy/Netherlands (who agreed to split the term over one year each with Italy starting first).

Recently, the UN General Assembly finally adopted a document after over 20 years that would form the basis of formal discussions on this matter.