Brazil addresses UN General Assembly before others, here's why

Brazil has been traditionally addressing the UN General Assembly debates for over six decades now. Here's why  

New Delhi: As the world leaders gather for the 76th UN General Assembly at New York, the General Debate which began from September 21. It has been noted that there is very unique tradition at the UNGA of Brazil Head of State as the first speaker and has been now for over six decades. 

The tradition dates back to the early formation years of the United Nations all the way to 1947, Brazil’s top diplomat Oswaldo Aranha had presided over the Assembly’s First Special Session. It was noted then that most countries were reluctant to speak first but, Brazil was the only country that volunteered to address the chamber first.

#tbt to 1947, when a tradition begins! Brazilian diplomat Oswaldo Aranha presided the 1st #UNGA Special Session & its 2nd Regular Session. Since then (with rare exceptions) Brazil has been the 1st Member State to address the annual General Debate of the @UN General Assembly! pic.twitter.com/R4Tbhjdqbq