United Nations Economic and Social Council

UN Economic and Social Council held its high level dialogue virtually, in the context of COVID-19. The dialogue attended by world leaders was on the subject ‘Multilateralism after COVID-19: What kind of UN do we need at the 75th Anniversary?’ . PM stressed that only reformed multilateralism with a reformed United Nations at its centre can meet the aspirations of humanity. Ina speech focusing on fight against corona virus, he pointed out the path to sustainable peace and prosperity is through multilateralism.

About EcoSoc

UN charter of 1945 established Economic and Social Council as one of six principal organ of UN, headquartered in New York, U.S.A.

The Economic and Social Council is at the heart of the United Nations system to advance the three dimensions of sustainable development – economic, social and environmental.

It is the central platform for fostering debate and innovative thinking, forging consensus on ways forward, and coordinating efforts to achieve internationally agreed goals.

High-Level Political Forum , a component of ECOSOC provides political leadership, guidance and recommendations for sustainable development, and reviews progress in implementing sustainable development commitments

It has 54 members elected by General Assembly for an overlapping period of 3 years.

India is member of EcoSoc since its formation and the first president of EcoSoc was an Indian.

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