Maldives elected to UN ECOSOC for first time

Maldives has been elected to the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) for the 2027-2029 term, marking its first time on the council since joining the UN in 1965. It received 183 votes, securing one of three Asia-Pacific seats alongside Malaysia and South Korea.

Maldives has been elected to the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) for the 2027-2029 term, marking its first time on the council since joining the UN in 1965. It received 183 votes, securing one of three Asia-Pacific seats alongside Malaysia and South Korea.

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