Ref: 2025/PR/139
The Maldives is elected to serve as Vice President of the United Nations General Assembly for its 80th Session (September 2025-September 2026).
At the election held today in New York, the Maldives, along with Bangladesh, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia and Timor-Leste were elected for the five seats available to the Asia-Pacific Group for the session.
This election is especially significant for the Maldives, as it coincides with the anniversary of 60 years of Maldives membership to the United Nations, which will be celebrated on 21 September 2025.
As UNGA Vice President, the Maldives will preside over plenary meetings of the General Assembly and strengthen its leadership credentials within the UN.
The Vice Presidents of the General Assembly are entrusted to carry out the function of the President of the General Assembly (PGA) when the PGA is absent or indisposed. They will have the same powers and duties as the PGA and remain under the authority of the General Assembly. Twenty-One Vice Presidents are elected for each session - six from African States, five from Asia Pacific States, two from Latin American and Caribbean States, two from Western European and Other States, one from Eastern European and Other States, and the five Permanent Members of the Security Council – the United States, Russian Federation, China, United Kingdom and France.
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