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Malaysia and UAE Jointly Elected as Presidents of UN-Habitat General Assembly for 2025-2029.

International | Dated: 04 Jun 2025

In May 2025, Malaysia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) were jointly elected to preside over the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) General Assembly for the 2025-2029 term. The co-presidency was unanimously endorsed by all 193 UN member states during the Assembly session held in Nairobi, Kenya.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • - This marks the first time in 15 years that a Malaysian representative has assumed a leadership role within a UN body.
  • - Under their joint leadership, Malaysia and the UAE aim to strengthen multilateral cooperation and advance the UN-Habitat Agenda by encouraging member states to intensify their commitment to achieving the objectives of the New Urban Agenda.
  • - The UN-Habitat Assembly, held every four years and based in Nairobi, Kenya, is the United Nations' highest decision-making body on sustainable urbanization and human settlements; established in 1975 and upgraded to a full programme in 2001, it sets key priorities for UN-Habitat’s work across over 70 countries, focusing on urban legislation, land governance, planning, basic services, slum upgrading, housing, and disaster recovery.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • (i) Malaysia, represented by Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming, will serve as President of the UN-Habitat General Assembly and, along with the UAE, hold a seat on the Executive Board representing the Asia-Pacific region. Malaysia succeeds Mexico, which previously held the presidency for the Latin America and Caribbean region.
  • (ii) The UAE’s presidency highlights its commitment to achieving UN Sustainable Development Goal 11 (SDG-11), focused on creating inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable cities.
  • (iii) The UAE aims to work closely with member states, civil society, and the private sector to develop action plans that ensure safe, inclusive, and sustainable housing for all.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Which country was jointly elected with Malaysia as co-president of the UN-Habitat General Assembly for 2025-2029?

Correct Answer: UAE

🚀 Quick Recap:

About UAE

  • President : Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan
  • Prime Minister (PM) : Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum