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UNITED NATIONS, July 26 (Xinhua) – Opening of the first session of its 2019 session on Thursday, the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) elected, by acclamation, Inga Rhonda King as its new president.
The 54-member council, which is the main body of socio-economic and related UN work, also elected three vice presidents: Omar Hilale (Morocco) of African states, Teodoro Lopez Locsin Jr. (Philippines) from Asia Pacific United States, and Tore Hattrem (Norway) from Western Europe and other states.
In pronouncing his first remarks as president, King said that his main priorities for the coming year would be to successfully organize a high – level political forum. revive ECOSOC. "
Noting that there has been some dissatisfaction with the operation of the Board in recent years, she stressed the need for" a restoration of the deliberative function of the board. "
Past President Maria Chatardova (Czech Republic) said that the main objective of her presidency had been the development of initiatives promoting sustainable, resilient and inclusive societies" through the participation of all ".
Throughout her presidency, participation was highlighted as "an inherent tool" She stated:
Elliott Harris, Deputy Secretary-General for Economic Development and Chief Economist, also made a statement, noting that 2019 will be an important year, especially as a high-level political forum under the auspices of ECOSOC and the General Assembly.
The Council also adopted its provisional agenda [19659002] The President of ECOSOC is elected for a one-year term and chosen from among the small and medium powers.The ECOSOC serves as the central forum for discussing economic and social issues. and make policy recommendations to the Member States. States and the United Nations System
The Council has 54 member states among the 193 UN Member States, which are elected each year by the General Assembly for terms of three years. The Council seats are based on a geographical representation of 14 African states, 11 states of Asia-Pacific, six states of Eastern Europe, 10 states of Latin America and the Caribbean and 13 states of Africa. 39 Western Europe and other States.
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