With reference to the United Nations General Assembly, consider the following statements: 1. The UN General Assembly can grant observer status to the non-member States. 2. Inter-governmental organisations can seek observer status in the UN General Assembly. 3. Permanent Observers in the UN General Assembly can maintain mission at the UN headquarters. Which of the statements given above are correct?

Prelims 2022 · International Relations and Organisations · Question 78

With reference to the United Nations General Assembly, consider the following statements:

The UN General Assembly can grant observer status to the non-member States.
Inter-governmental organisations can seek observer status in the UN General Assembly.
Permanent Observers in the UN General Assembly can maintain mission at the UN headquarters.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

1 and 2 only
2 and 3 only
1 and 3 only
1, 2 and 3

Answer

1, 2 and 3

1. Correct. The UN General Assembly grants observer status to entities, including non-member States such as the Holy See and the State of Palestine.

2. Correct. Inter-governmental organisations can obtain observer status in the UN General Assembly; examples include bodies like the European Union.

3. Correct. Permanent Observers are allowed to maintain observer missions at UN Headquarters in New York.

Hence, all three statements are correct.

1, 2 and 3

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