The Maldives elected Vice-Chair of the Economic and Financial Committee of the UN General Assembly
The Maldives was unanimously elected Vice-Chair of the Economic and Financial Committee (Second Committee) of the UN General Assembly for its 81st Session, during elections at UN Headquarters in New York on 2 June 2026. The Maldives will be represented by Hussain Azhaan Mohamed Hussain, Second Secretary. The term runs from September 2026 to September 2027. The election reflects the international community's confidence in the Maldives' constructive engagement, especially on SIDS priorities and the 2030 Agenda.
The Maldives was unanimously elected Vice-Chair of the Economic and Financial Committee (Second Committee) of the UN General Assembly for its 81st Session, during elections at UN Headquarters in New York on 2 June 2026. The Maldives will be represented by Hussain Azhaan Mohamed Hussain, Second Secretary. The term runs from September 2026 to September 2027. The election reflects the international community's confidence in the Maldives' constructive engagement, especially on SIDS priorities and the 2030 Agenda.
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The Maldives was unanimously elected Vice-Chair of the Economic and Financial Committee (Second Committee) of the UN General Assembly for its 81st Session, during elections at UN Headquarters in New York on 2 June 2026. The Maldives will be represented by Hussain Azhaan Mohamed Hussain, Second Secretary. The term runs from September 2026 to September 2027. The election reflects the international community's confidence in the Maldives' constructive engagement, especially on SIDS priorities and the 2030 Agenda.
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