2026-11-06 – 2026-11-07 · 2 statements · 2 actors
Sixth Committee discussion of the report of the Committee on Relations with the Host Country, 6 November 2026
Background
The UN General Assembly's Sixth Committee (Legal) discussed the annual report of the Committee on Relations with the Host Country, which deals with the relationship between the UN and the United States as host of UN Headquarters in New York. According to the UN, many speakers pointed to repeated violations by the United States that impede some delegations' participation. The European Union, speaking for its Member States, addressed visa denials and non-issuance, including for the President of the Palestinian Authority and the Deputy Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court. The statements given do not include a United States statement.
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How the official lines relate
The UN summary says many speakers spotlighted repeated violations by the United States that impede some delegations' participation. The EU states it shares the Committee's concern about visa denials and delays, regrets two specific cases, and calls on the host country to comply with the Headquarters Agreement. The EU also appreciates the host country's engagement and notes a relative decrease in the percentage of visas not issued.
Where the official lines meet and part
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| Proposition | United Nations | European Union |
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| The United States has committed violations of its host country obligations that impede some delegations' participation in UN work. | ● | |
| The host country should issue visas to persons invited to the headquarters district by the United Nations, in line with the Headquarters Agreement. | ● | |
| The denial of a visa to the President of the Palestinian Authority should be reversed. | ● | |
| There are multiple and recurring cases of denial, non-issuance and late issuance of entry visas affecting delegations. | ● | |
| Privileges and immunities cannot be restricted because of the host country's bilateral relations. | ● | |
| The host country has made some progress or shown constructive engagement, including a relative decrease in the percentage of visas not issued. | ◐ | |
| The Committee's report and recommendations should be supported and the draft resolution adopted. | ● |
Notable patterns
- Shared wording: European Union and United Nations use 3 identical 8-word sequences, e.g. “the committee on relations with the host country”.
Same thing, different words
| Conduct of the United States regarding delegations' access | United Nations: “repeated violations by the United States”European Union: “multiple and recurring cases of denial, non-issuance and late issuance of entry visas” |
|---|---|
| The United States in its role | United Nations: “the United States”European Union: “host country / host state” |
Emphasis
- United Nations: Summarises the debate by stressing that many speakers pointed to repeated US violations affecting delegations' participation.
- European Union: Uses cooperative, treaty-based language, regretting specific visa denials and urging compliance while welcoming dialogue and the host country's engagement.
The statements
United Nations
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Sixth Committee Discusses United States’ Conduct as Host Country of United Nations Headquarters
2026-11-06 · org
According to the UN press release, many speakers at the Sixth Committee spotlighted repeated violations by the United States that they said impede certain delegations' full participation in UN work.
European Union
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EU Statement – UN General Assembly 6th Committee: Report of the Committee on Relations with the Host Country
2026-11-07 · org · one of several topics in this statement
The EU and its Member States say they share the Committee's concern about recurring visa denials, non-issuance and late issuance affecting several delegations, including high-level representatives. They express regret over the visa denial to the President of the Palestinian Authority ahead of the General Debate two years running, and over the non-issuance of a visa to the Deputy Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court for Security Council meetings in January and May 2026. They call on the host country to comply with the Headquarters Agreement.
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EU Statement – UN General Assembly 6th Committee: Report of the Committee on Relations with the Host Country
2026-11-07 · org · one of several topics in this statement
The EU and its Member States welcome the Committee's annual report and its consensus recommendations, and reaffirm that the Headquarters Agreement and the Convention on the Privileges and Immunities of the United Nations must apply on an equal basis, without restriction from host-country bilateral relations. They support adoption of the draft resolution on the report.
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