With reference to the United Nations General Assembly, consider the following statements: 1. The UN General Assembly can grant observer status to the non-member States. 2. Inter-governmental organisations can seek observer status in the UN General Assembly. 3. Permanent Observers in the UN General Assembly can maintain missions at the UN headquarters. Which of the statements given above are correct?

1. Statement 1: The UN General Assembly has the authority to grant observer status to entities, including non-member States (like the Holy See and the State of Palestine), allowing them to participate in the sessions and work of the Assembly, albeit typically without the right to vote. This statement is correct. 2. Statement 2: Inter-governmental organisations (IGOs) that have broad international scope and functional similarity to the UN (e.g., the European Union, African Union, International Committee of the Red Cross) can seek and be granted observer status in the UN General Assembly through a resolution. This statement is correct. 3. Statement 3: Entities granted Permanent Observer status are entitled to maintain missions and offices at the UN headquarters in New York to facilitate their participation in UN activities. This statement is correct. 4. Since all three statements are correct, the correct option is (D).