Maldives' foreign minister Abdulla Shahid elected president of 76th session of UN General Assembly

Maldives' foreign minister Abdulla Shahid was on Monday elected as president of the 76th session of the United Nations General Assembly.

Maldives Foreign Minister Abdulla Shahid was on Monday overwhelmingly elected as President of the 76th session of the United Nations General Assembly, garnering 143 votes out of the 191 ballots cast. Hearty congratulations to Maldives Foreign Minister @abdulla_shahid for the robust victory and for being elected as the 76th President of the @UN General Assembly. pic.twitter.com/iHp8kEsmUA I am deeply humbled by the trust and confidence placed in me, and on my country, the Maldives, by this election for the President of #UNGA76. Honoured to have this opportunity to serve for the betterment of our people, planet and prosperity.#PresidencyOfHope pic.twitter.com/GBLxAg87XG I wholeheartedly congratulate @abdulla_shahid of #Maldives on his election as the President of the 76th session of #UNGA. With his dynamic personality & extensive experience in UN halls for many years, #UNGA will surely have a great President & leader during next session. pic.twitter.com/0F1xGJAYYs India had already voiced its strong support for Shahid's candidature as President of the 76th session of the UNGA, saying he is best equipped to preside over the General Assembly of 193 nations of the world. The General Assembly voted on Monday to elect the President, who will preside over the upcoming session of the UN body that will commence in September.