 The order of speakers is given first to Member States, then Observer States and supranational bodies.Speakers are put on a speaking list in the order of their request, with special consideration for ministers and other government officials of similar or higher rank.According to the rules in place for the General Debate, the statements should be in one of the United Nations official languages of Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian or Spanish, and will be translated by the United Nations translators.