Bangladesh’s top diplomat elected UN General Assembly leader in tight race
Summary
Bangladesh’s Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman was elected president of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly in a close vote. He will lead the UN’s main diplomatic meeting for one year, starting September 8, during a time of global challenges and the selection of a new UN Secretary-General.Key Facts
- Khalilur Rahman won the election with 99 votes against 91 for Cyprus’s Ambassador Andreas Kakouris.
- The UN General Assembly (UNGA) includes all 193 member countries, each having one vote.
- Rahman’s term as UNGA president begins on September 8 and lasts one year.
- He has a long diplomatic career and became Bangladesh’s foreign minister in February 2024.
- Rahman previously worked on the Rohingya refugee issue and held senior UN roles in New York and Geneva.
- The UNGA meets yearly in New York where all countries’ leaders can speak on global topics.
- The UNGA’s decisions include appointing the UN Secretary-General, electing Security Council members, and approving the budget.
- The presidency rotates among five regional groups; this session is led by the Asia Pacific group.
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