On which issue Russia demands secret voting from UN, United Nations changed the president of the General Assembly

United Nations: Russia continued to demand secret voting from the United Nations, but several members opposed it. Meanwhile, the process of choosing the next president of the United Nations General Assembly started. The United Nations changed the President of the General Assembly amidst the demand and opposition of Russia, that is, the UN elected its new president. Former German Foreign Minister Analena Bearebock has been elected the next president of the United Nations General Assembly.

Who is Barebock, who became the new president of the General Assembly

Barebock is the leader of Germany, who has also been the Foreign Minister. Bearbock received 167 votes in the UN’s 193 -member world body voting. However, he needed only 88 votes to become president. But he has got almost double votes from this. The election concluded between Russia’s demand for secret voting and opposition. Another senior diplomatic Helga Schmid of Zarmany got seven votes in writing, while 14 countries did not participate in voting.

How did Barebock come proposal for the General Assembly President

Significantly, Germany initially nominated the first Schmid for the post of Mahasabha president, but after Bayerbock’s defeat to the post of Foreign Minister in recent national elections, the German government took forward his name for this international post. There was also criticism in Germany for this decision. On May 15, when Barebock presented his candidature before the Mahasabha, Russian Deputy Ambassador to the United Nations, Dimitri Polysky, protested. He said, “Ms. Bearbock has repeatedly highlighted the lack of understanding of her inability, prejudice and basic principles of diplomacy.” He also accused Barebock of adopting an anti -Russia policy and questioned his ability to work for peace and communication.

Why Barebock criticized Russia

Barebock criticized Russia’s demand for secret voting, saying, “I am thankful that most of the member countries have expressed confidence in me. I am ready to work together with all the countries in this challenging time.” In September, at the beginning of the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly, she will replace former Cameroon Prime Minister Philamon Yang. She will also preside over the annual General Assembly of the United Nations and the establishment anniversary ceremony.

When is the election of the General Assembly president

Explain that the election of the Mahasabha president is held every year and this time the election was particularly notable, because it was in the era of global challenges. In his address, Bayerbock said that the theme of his presidential tenure would be “Better Together” (better together). He emphasized that the world is going through a period of uncertainty today and cooperation is the solution. United Nations Secretary -General Antonio Gutaras congratulated Barebock, saying that she would take over at a time when the world is facing crises like struggle, climate disaster, poverty and inequality, but also likes like partition and disbelief. (AP)

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