Maldives secures seat on UN ECOSOC for first time since joining UN
The Maldives has been elected to the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) for the 2027-2029 term, the first time since joining the UN in 1965. It obtained 183 votes, securing one of three Asia-Pacific seats alongside Malaysia and South Korea. The Foreign Ministry stated the election reflects confidence in the Maldives' commitment to sustainable development and climate action. The President called it a historic milestone.
The Maldives has been elected to the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) for the 2027-2029 term, the first time since joining the UN in 1965. It obtained 183 votes, securing one of three Asia-Pacific seats alongside Malaysia and South Korea. The Foreign Ministry stated the election reflects confidence in the Maldives' commitment to sustainable development and climate action. The President called it a historic milestone.
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The Maldives has been elected to the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) for the 2027-2029 term, the first time since joining the UN in 1965. It obtained 183 votes, securing one of three Asia-Pacific seats alongside Malaysia and South Korea. The Foreign Ministry stated the election reflects confidence in the Maldives' commitment to sustainable development and climate action. The President called it a historic milestone.
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