Speakers will 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.

According to the rules in place for the General Debate, the statements should be in of the United Nations official languages of Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian or Spanish, and will be translated by the United Nations translators.

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.

The theme for this year's debate was chosen by President Tijjani Muhammad-Bande as: "Galvanizing multilateral efforts for poverty eradication, quality education, climate action and inclusion".

The list of speakers is provided by both the daily UN Journal, while changes in order are also reflected by the UNGA General Debate website.