This document provides an overview of diplomatic debate procedures in the United Nations. It discusses the UN General Assembly agenda setting process, committee structures for addressing agenda items, formal and informal statement procedures by member states and groups, regional coordination processes, draft resolution procedures including lobbying and adoption, and useful links for additional information. The UN General Assembly consists of 193 member states and its committees deal with respective issues on the agenda through a process of general debate, thematic discussions, and action on draft resolutions.