North Macedonia has been elected as a member of the UN’s Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) for a three-year term from January 1, 2027. During the vote at UN HQ in New York, the country’s candidacy was supported by 174 members. Foreign Minister Mucunski said the election was another confirmation of the country’s credibility and active role in multilateral diplomacy.
Also, the Ministry, in a press release, stated that ECOSOC membership would enable more active participation of the country in global debates and processes related to economic and social development, sustainable development, humanitarian issues, and human rights.