Poland’s Ambassador to the UN, Krzysztof Szczerski, wrote on Twitter: “We thank 177 countries - which voted for Poland at the UN General Assembly - for their support and trust! During our term, we will deliver on our motto: ‘Developing in solidarity’.”
In a comment on the result of the vote, Szczerski said that the high support for the Polish candidacy is proof of the country’s credibility and of the interest in its experience and successes in combining the dynamic development with social programs. He added that Poland’s membership in ECOSOC will contribute to the strengthening of the country’s position on the international scene.
The UN Economic and Social Council is one of the six principal organs of the United Nations., and serves as the central forum for discussing international economic and social issues. It has 54 members.
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SOURCE: IAR