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India Elected to UN ECOSOC for 2026–28 Term, India to Champion Global Development.

International | Dated: 08 Jun 2025

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 took place at the UN Headquarters in New York City, United States of America (USA).

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • - India was elected as one of the 18 new member nations to ECOSOC by the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), reaffirming its commitment to multilateral diplomacy and sustainable development initiatives.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • (i) India's Permanent Representative to the UN, Parvathaneni Harish, who assumed office in September 2024, played a pivotal role in representing India's interests and contributions within the council.
  • (ii) India received 181 out of 187 valid votes, demonstrating strong global support. From the Asia-Pacific group, China (180 votes), Lebanon (183 votes), and Turkmenistan (183 votes) were also elected.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Which country was recently elected to the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) for the 2026–2028 term?

Correct Answer: India

🚀 Quick Recap:

About United Nations (UN) Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC)

  • President : His Excellency Bob Rae
  • Headquarters : New York City