![epa08687564 A handout photo made available by UN photo shows Teodoro L. Locsin Jr. (on screens), Secretary for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of the Philippines, speaking during the 75th General Assembly of the United Nations, in New York, USA, 21 September 2020. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the 75th General Assembly of the United Nations most of the meetings will be held virtually. EPA/Manuel Elias / UN Photo / HANDOUT HANDOUT EDITORIAL USE ONLY/NO SALES](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/KVR3VQXN4GHXUCMA2VEOGLCE74.jpg?smart=true&auth=07489052791a1c46f3b81512e01671081214c2c0a70a8fed83e7a98cd56aea81&width=400&height=225)
Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, last year's UN General Assembly was mostly held virtually. EPA
Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, last year's UN General Assembly was mostly held virtually. EPA
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