India Elected To UN`s Highest Statistical Body For 4-Year Term, Jaishankar Extends Greetings

New Delhi: India has been selected to the United Nations` highest statistical body for a four-year term, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Wednesday. Taking to Twitter, Jaishankar said, "India elected to the highest UN statistical body for a 4-year term beginning on 1 January 2024! Congrats Team @IndiaUNNewYork for coming through so strongly in a competitive election.

He also stated that India`s expertise in the field of statistics, diversity and demography has earned it a seat on the UN Statistical Commission. India has won handsomely in the just completed UN Statistical Commission election-securing 46 out of 53 votes, leaving rivals ROK (23) China (19), and UAE (15) far behind. In brief, victory for India. This was a multi-cornered election, four candidates for two seats, according to the sources.

The United Nations Statistical Commission, established in 1947, is the highest body of the global statistical system bringing together the Chief Statisticians from member states from around the world. It is the highest decision-making body for international statistical activities, responsible for setting statistical standards and the development of concepts and methods, including their implementation at the national and international levels.

The UN Statistical Commission, established in 1947, is the highest body of the global statistical system bringing together the Chief Statisticians from member states from around the world.

It is the highest decision-making body for international statistical activities, responsible for setting statistical standards and the development of concepts and methods, including their implementation at the national and international levels.

The Commission consists of 24 member countries of the United Nations elected by the United Nations Economic and Social Council on the basis of equitable geographical distribution.

Five members are from African States, four from Asia-Pacific States, four from Eastern European States, four from Latin American and Caribbean States and seven members from Western European and other States.

The current members from the Asia-Pacific States are Japan (2024), Samoa (2024) as well as Kuwait and South Korea, whose terms are ending this year. The Commission on Narcotic Drugs supervises the application of international drug control treaties, while the Programme Coordinating Board of UNAIDS supports and provides strategic direction for an international response to HIV/AIDS.

(With PTI Inputs)