U.N. Elects Iran to Key Committee Overseeing Organization’s Global Priorities Despite Criticism

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UNKNOWN MALE: "The assembly will now consider election of members of the Committee for Program and Coordination. The following 19 states have been nominated by the Economic and Social Council for a three-year term beginning 1 January 2027 for the four seats among the African states: India, Islamic Republic of Iran, Japan, and Pakistan. We shall now begin the voting process. Ballot papers will now be distributed. The result of the voting is as follows: Iran, Islamic Republic of, 144. Having obtained the required majority and the largest number of votes, I declare Islamic Republic of Iran elected as members of the Committee for Program and Coordination. I congratulate the states that have just been elected. The meeting is adjourned."