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#1  |  Jun 4, 04:50 UTC Diplomacy & International Relations Al Jazeera English 🔗

Who is Khalilur Rahman, Bangladesh FM who beat Cyprus to UNGA presidency?

Rahman, a career diplomat who held several portfolios at the global body, beats Cyprus’s Ambassador Andreas Kakouris.

#Khalilur Rahman #Bangladesh #UNGA #Cyprus
#2  |  Jun 3, 12:44 UTC Diplomacy & International Relations Al Jazeera English 🔗

Bangladesh’s top diplomat elected UN General Assembly leader in tight race

Khalilur Rahman elected as the president of the UNGA's 81st session, garnering 99 votes in secret ballot.

#Khalilur Rahman #UNGA #Bangladesh #election
#3  |  May 21, 04:52 UTC Diplomacy & International Relations The Hindu 🔗

India abstains on UNGA resolution on ICJ climate opinion

The resolution was adopted in the 193-member General Assembly on May 20, with 141 votes in favour, eight against and 28 abstentions, including by India

#UNGA #ICJ #climate change #India #diplomacy