The halls of UN headquarters in New York have been remarkably empty in 2020 despite hosting one of the biggest political events of the year - the 75th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). The current coronavirus pandemic has transformed the UNGA, as most of the world leaders had to pre-record their statements since they could not travel to New York due to the coronavirus-related restrictions. And yet, despite being physically absent from the event, the world's top leaders still managed to share their vision on addressing today's most pressing issues.
Sputnik invites you to take a tour of the UN headquarters in our latest photogallery.
© REUTERS / Mike SegarA remarkably empty hallway leading to the General Assembly Hall at the UN headquarters.
A remarkably empty hallway leading to the General Assembly Hall at the UN headquarters.
© REUTERS / United NationsUN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres was among very few top officials to actually deliver a speech at the UN headquarters rather than distantly.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres was among very few top officials to actually deliver a speech at the UN headquarters rather than distantly.
© REUTERS / UNITED NATIONSRussian President Vladimir Putin addressing the General Assembly in a video.
Russian President Vladimir Putin addressing the General Assembly in a video.
© AP Photo / Mary AltafferA TV crew outside the UN headquarters.
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© AP Photo / Mary Altaffer
A TV crew outside the UN headquarters.
© AP Photo / Mary AltafferPresident Donald Trump speaking at the 75th UN General Assembly in a pre-recorded video.
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President Donald Trump speaking at the 75th UN General Assembly in a pre-recorded video.
© AP Photo / Mary AltafferDelegations arriving at the 75th UN General Assembly.
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Delegations arriving at the 75th UN General Assembly.
© AFP 2023 / RICK BAJORNASFrench President Emmanuel Macron holding the "virtual floor" at the 75th UN General Assembly.
French President Emmanuel Macron holding the "virtual floor" at the 75th UN General Assembly.
© REUTERS / EVAN SCHNEIDERA video address by Lithuania's president Gitanas Nauseda.
A video address by Lithuania's president Gitanas Nauseda.
© AP Photo / Mary AltafferChinese President Xi Jinping delivering a pre-recorded address.
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Chinese President Xi Jinping delivering a pre-recorded address.
© REUTERS / United NationsIran's President Hassan Rouhani speaking at the 75th session in a virtual format.
Iran's President Hassan Rouhani speaking at the 75th session in a virtual format.
© AP Photo / Mary AltafferA video address by Columbian President Ivan Duque Marquez.
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A video address by Columbian President Ivan Duque Marquez.
© AFP 2023 / Timothy A. ClaryA banner warning of COVID-19-related guidelines at the UN headquarters.
A banner warning of COVID-19-related guidelines at the UN headquarters.
© Sputnik / Go to the mediabankA banner warning of COVID-19-related guidelines at the UN headquarters.
A banner warning of COVID-19-related guidelines at the UN headquarters.
Inside the UN headquarters.
© AFP 2023 / RICK BAJORNASBrazilian President Jair Bolsonaro delivering remarks at the UN General Assembly.
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro delivering remarks at the UN General Assembly.
A view from inside the UN headquarters.
© Sputnik / Go to the mediabankA banner calling for maintaining social distancing at the UN headquarters.
A banner calling for maintaining social distancing at the UN headquarters.
Russian President Vladimir Putin's speech.
Paper towels at the UN headquarters.
© AP Photo / Mary AltafferA video-operator working at the UN General Assembly.
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© AP Photo / Mary Altaffer
A video-operator working at the UN General Assembly.