MALTA ELECTED MEMBER OF ECOSOC

Malta was elected member of the United Nations Economic and Social Council for a two year period commencing on 1^st January, 2001. Elections were held on the 14^th November, 2000, in New York during a plenary meeting of the United Nations General Assembly.

Malta received overwhelming support polling 125 votes from the 127 member states represented at the meeting and eligible to vote. Two votes were invalid.

The Economic and Social Council is one of the principal organs of the United Nations organisation and primarily addresses international economic, social, cultural, educational, health and related matters as well as the promotion of respect for, and observance of, human rights and fundamental freedoms for all.

The last time Malta served on the Council, which is composed of 54 member states, was between 1978 – 1980.