India received an overwhelming 46 of the 53 votes. South Korea or China must still choose a second candidate, and voting will resume later today to choose the final member of the Asia Pacific States.
Argentina, Sierra Leone, Slovenia, Ukraine, the United Republic of Tanzania, and India were chosen by acclamation, whereas Argentina, Argentina, Sierra Leone, Sierra Leone, Slovenia, Ukraine, and the United States of America were chosen by secret ballot.
“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,” External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said in a tweet on Wednesday.
He added that India’s “expertise in the field of statistics, diversity & demography has earned it a seat on the UN Statistical Commission.”
The tenure of Kuwait, the Republic of Korea, Japan (2024), Samoa (2024), and Samoa, which are now members of the Asia-Pacific States, are all coming to an end this year.
The Chief Statisticians from member states from all over the world are represented by the United Nations Statistical Commission, which was founded in 1947 and is the highest body of the global statistical system.
It is in charge of setting statistical standards, developing concepts and methods, and ensuring their application at both the national and international levels. It is the highest decision-making body for international statistical activities.
The United Nations Economic and Social Council selected the 24 member nations that make up the Commission based on a fair geographical distribution.
Seven members are from Western European and other States, five members are from African States, four members are from Asia-Pacific States, four members are from Eastern European States, four members are from Latin American and Caribbean States.
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