U.N. and American flags flutter in the wind outside of the United Nations building in New York City on Sept. 21, 2020, one day before the 75th General Debate of the U.N. General Assembly.
The presidents of China, Russia and the United States will be among the speakers on the first day of the U.N. General Assembly's high-level General Debate.
The annual gathering is being held online.
The BBC's Nick Bryant reports.
[Reporter]
The pandemic has completely upended the United Nation's plans for its 75th anniversary, and also raised fresh questions about the effectiveness of this global body.
COVID-19 has heightened tensions between the world's foremost powers, the United States and China.
At a time when Beijing is looking to extend its influence at the U.N.
Washington has also clashed with its traditional European allies, which have actively ignored the Trump administration's demands to reimpose U.N.-mandated sanctions against Tehran -- a move that would effectively kill off the Iranian nuclear deal.
[Anchor]
South Korean President Moon Jae-in will also be among the leaders to virtually address the General Assembly.
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