The Maldives was elected to the UN Economic and Social Council for the 2027–2029 term, winning 183 votes and one of three Asia-Pacific seats at elections held at UN Headquarters in New York. It is the first time the country has held an ECOSOC seat since joining the UN in 1965, and officials described it as a historic milestone.
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the election of the Maldives to ECOSOC for the first time is a proud and historic moment for the country
It is an acknowledgement of the consistent advocacy of the Maldives for sustainable development and climate resilience. During our term, we will work with all Member States to strengthen ECOSOC’s role as a platform for implementation, part…
the seat on ECOSOC provides a stronger platform from which to advocate for the priorities and aspirations of Small Island Developing States and developing countries around the world.
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The Maldives obtained 183 votes in the election, securing one of the three Asia-Pacific seats alongside Malaysia and the Republic of Korea.
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Earlier reports gave 183 votes 4 Jun, 21:40 Ministry of Foreign Affairs
This is the first time that the Maldives has been elected to ECOSOC since the country joined the UN in 1965.
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The Maldives has been elected to the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) for the term 2027–2029, during elections held at the UN Headquarters in New York.
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