The theme of the session was "Reaffirming the central role of the United Nations in global governance.

"[1][2] On 11 June 2010, Swiss diplomat and politician Joseph Deiss of was elected by acclamation to the position of President of the General Assembly.

In his first speech as President-elect of the General Assembly, Mr. Deiss laid out some of his priorities for the session.

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