Kingdom of Bahrain emphasises GCC support for ECOSOC and global adaptability

Manama, Feb. 1 (BNA):  The Kingdom of Bahrain, representing the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) as Chair of its 46th session, delivered a statement at the United Nations General Assembly during a session receiving a joint briefing from the Presidents of the General Assembly and the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC).  The statement underscored the GCC’s support for all UN bodies, including ECOSOC, and called for reforms to enhance their effectiveness and deliver tangible results.

Ambassador Nancy Abdullah Jamal, Deputy Permanent Representative of Bahrain to the UN in New York, said that on the 80th anniversary of ECOSOC, the Council must remain agile, keep pace with global developments, and address current challenges through multilateral action linking peace and sustainable development.

She highlighted the GCC’s active engagement with the Council, including participation in international forums and conferences that promote global coordination and ensure no one is left behind, while reaffirming the GCC’s ongoing commitment to support ECOSOC’s work.