India Elected to UN Statistical Body for a Four-Year Term, ‘Comes Through Strongly in Competitive Election’

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India Elected to UN Statistical Body for a Four-Year Term, ‘Comes Through Strongly in Competitive Election’


Last Updated: April 06, 2023, 00:17 IST

External Affairs Minster (EAM) S Jaishankar spoke on the Diamond Jubilee of the India International Centre (ICC). (Image: EAM Jaishankar’s Twitter)

Jaishankar mentioned India’s experience in the sphere of statistics, range and demography has earned it the seat on the UN Statistical Commission

India has been elected to the very best statistical physique of the United Nations for a four-year time period starting January 1 subsequent 12 months.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar mentioned this on Twitter.

“India elected to the highest UN  statistical body for a 4-year term beginning on 1 January 2024! Congrats Team @IndiaUNNewYork for coming through so strongly in a competitive election,” he mentioned.

People aware of the matter mentioned India gained handsomely in the UN Statistical Commission election securing 46 out of 53 votes, leaving rivals Republic of Korea (23) China(19) and the United Arab Emirates (15) far behind.  This was a multi-cornered election, 4 candidates for two seats, they mentioned.

Jaishankar mentioned India’s experience in the sphere of statistics, range and demography has earned it the seat on the UN Statistical Commission.

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