75th Anniversary of United Nations

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will give a keynote address virtually at the valedictory session of the High-level Segment of the United Nations’ Economic and Social Council (UN ECOSOC) on July 17 in New York. The session will be on the 75th anniversary of the United Nations.

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United Nations’ Economic and Social Council

The UN Charter established ECOSOC in 1945 as one of the six main organs of the United Nations.

The Council consists of 54 Members States, which are elected yearly by the General Assembly for overlapping three-year terms.

It is the central platform for fostering debate and innovative thinking, forging consensus on ways forward, and coordinating efforts to achieve internationally agreed goals. It is also responsible for the follow-up to major UN conferences and summits.

ECOSOC’s annual High-Level Segment includes:

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

Development Cooperation Forum reviews trends and progress in development cooperation.