Who is Khalilur Rahman, Bangladesh FM who beat Cyprus to UNGA presidency?
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Why in news
Bangladesh's Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman was elected as the 81st President of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) after defeating Cyprus's Ambassador Andreas Kakouris.
Background
Khalilur Rahman, a career diplomat, will assume the UNGA presidency in September. The election occurred during a period of global geopolitical turmoil and challenges to multilateralism, including US withdrawals from several UN organizations.
Facts for Prelims
- PostKhalilur Rahman: Foreign Minister of Bangladesh and 81st President of the UNGA
- BodyUNGA: The United Nations General Assembly presidency is elected by member states
- FactThe election was a contest between Bangladesh and Cyprus
For Mains
Q. Discuss the challenges facing multilateralism in the current global geopolitical landscape and the role of the UNGA in maintaining international order.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Institutional erosion: Impact of major powers withdrawing from UN organizations on collective security
- Geopolitical friction: Balancing the interests of diverse member states during the Secretary-General selection process
Keywords: multilateralism · geopolitical turmoil · diplomatic leadership · international order
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