Former Turkish diplomat was elected president of 75th Session of UN General Assembly in June 2020<\/p>\n\n\n\n
ANKARA, September 15, (AA):Volkan Bozkir, president of the 75th session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA), handed over his position Tuesday to former Maldives Foreign Minister Abdulla Shahid in a farewell speech. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
“I wish His Excellency President-elect @abdulla_shahid a fruitful and impactful 76th session. There are certainly many challenges ahead, but I am confident you will continue pushing for a more responsive United Nations. My brother Abdulla, you have my full support,” Bozkir said on Twitter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“It has been an honour to preside [over] the 75th Session of #UNGA. This past year has been a marvelous journey. I thank Member States for electing me, in an overwhelming democratic vote, to join you as the President. I am privileged to have served alongside you,” he added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Bozkir also met with his UNGA team before the end of his tenure and noted that he was proud of the work they accomplished together during the session.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“I know you’ll continue to flourish & uphold the principles of the Charter of @UN. A big thank you to all of you,” he said.The former Turkish diplomat was elected president of the 75th Session of the UN General Assembly on June 17, 2020.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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