Who holds the record for delivering the longest speech at the UN General Assembly?

Mr. V.K Krishna Menon of India holds the record for delivering the longest speech at the UN General Assembly, having spoken for an hour and 45 minutes during a session in 1961. His address focused on issues such as disarmament and colonialism, reflecting India's emerging role on the global stage at the time. This extensive speech exemplified his passionate advocacy for non-alignment and self-determination.

The other individuals listed in the options, while significant figures in UN history, are not associated with record-breaking speeches in terms of length at the General Assembly. Dag Hammarskjold, as a UN Secretary-General, was known for his diplomatic efforts but did not deliver a speech that could rival Menon’s in duration. Similarly, Ban Ki-moon and Kofi Annan, both former Secretaries-General, made important contributions to discussions but did not set records for speech duration at the assembly.