Maldives Foregin Minister Abdulla Shahid becomes the new president of the 76th session of UN General Assembly on Monday by having a majority of 143 votes out of the 191 ballots cast. The 193-member General Assembly voted on Monday to elect the president , who will preside over the 76th session of the UN body that will commence in september.
“Hearty congratulations to Maldives Foregin Minister @abudulla_shahid for the robust victory and for being elected as the 76th President of the UN general Assembly,” India’s permanent mission to the UN tweeted. “
Foreign Minister Shahid , with his vast diplomatic experience and his leadership qualities is , in our view , the best equipped to preside over the General Assembly of 193 nations of the world. We will work together to make this a reality. We would really like to work with you during our membership of the United Nations Security Council for 2021-22,” External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said.
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