PNN – The UN General Assembly has elected Iran as a member of the United Nations Committee for Programme and Coordination.
According to the report of Pakistan News Network; the UN General Assembly—in a secret ballot held on Wednesday (local time)—elected the Islamic Republic of Iran to the organization’s “Committee for Programme and Coordination,” with 144 votes in favor.
This committee is responsible for reviewing and coordinating the programs and priorities of the United Nations; with this election, the Islamic Republic of Iran has become a member of this significant body for a three-year term.
Iran’s membership term begins on January 1, 2027—the start of the new calendar year—which is less than two months away.
The Islamic Republic of Iran had previously been nominated for this position in April by the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC).