Global Courant
WASHINGTON
The UN General Assembly on Thursday overwhelmingly elected Trinidad and Tobago’s UN envoy as its new president.
The Chamber listened to Dennis Francis through a process known as applause and was endorsed by Latin American and Caribbean states. The upcoming presidency will be elected from the region.
Francis will replace outgoing President Csaba Korosi when the 78th UN General Assembly begins in September.
Addressing the legislature after his election, Francis described the tasks before him as “an undertaking that is both an honor and a privilege”.
He told member states, “I was both overwhelmed and invigorated at the same time by the extraordinary displays of support, solidarity and goodwill that have consistently accompanied me on this journey for several months. My heart is truly full.”
Korosi said Francis “brings with him nearly 40 years of knowledge and experience in the diplomatic service of Trinidad and Tobago, making him his country’s longest-serving ambassador.”
“With his vast experience and unique perspective coming from a small island developing state, I am confident that the General Assembly will be in capable hands at the next session,” Korosi said. said.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said Francis “comes at a deeply challenging moment for the human family: conflicts and climate chaos, rising poverty, hunger and inequality, insecurity and division.”
“In the face of all these problems, the world is looking to this assembly to unite its member states on common solutions. President-elect Francis brings a wide range of skills, experience and knowledge to this fundamental task,” he said.
Guterres thanked Korosi and said his “commitment to solutions, solidarity, sustainability and science shines through in his presidency.”
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