New Delhi, April 5: India has been elected to the highest statistical body of the UN for a four-year term beginning January 1 next year. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said this on Twitter.

"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 said. India Vows Full Support to United Nations General Assembly; Commitment to Multilateralism: S Jaishankar to President of 77th UNGA Session.

India Elected to Highest Statistical Body of United Nations

Jaishankar said India's expertise in the field of statistics, diversity and demography has earned it the seat on the UN Statistical Commission.

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