US EditionIndia elected to UN's Economic and Social Council
- On June 4, 2025, the UN General Assembly elected 18 countries, including India and China, to ECOSOC for three-year terms starting January 1, 2026.
- This election, held by secret ballot, follows UN rules where one-third of ECOSOC's 54 seats open annually and a two-thirds majority is required to win.
- India secured 181 votes out of 187 valid ballots, narrowly surpassing China's 180 votes, while other regional seats also filled by countries like Lebanon and Ukraine.
- India’s External Affairs Minister, S. Jaishankar, expressed gratitude to the countries that supported India’s election and reiterated the nation’s dedication to advancing development and bolstering ECOSOC.
- India’s election marks at least its 18th term on ECOSOC, reflecting its ongoing role in advancing UN sustainable development and economic cooperation agendas.
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On June 4, 2025, India was elected to the United Nations (UN) Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) for a three-year term from January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2028. The election was held at the UN Headquarters in New York City, the United States of America (USA). India was elected as one of the 18 new member nations to ECOSOC by […] The post India Elected to UN ECOSOC for 2026-2028 Term appeared first on AffairsCloud.com.
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