United Nations Photo - Preparation for the start of the GA - Tekila Mitei and Ian Seals steam the flags in the North Delegates Lounge

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Headline UN Gears for Annual General Assembly Debate

Caption Description The General Assembly is holding the general debate of its seventy-second session from 19 to 25 September.
Staff members assist in setting up the North Delegates Lounge by steaming nations' flags lined up against a wall of the hall.

Unique Identifier UN7158667

NICA ID 732653

Production Date 09/17/2017 2:33:51 PM

City/Location New York

Country United States of America

Credit UN Photo/Ariana Lindquist

File size 3.24 MB