•  On United Nations’ 75th Anniversary, PM Modi will virtually address the valedictory of high-level segment of United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) on July 17.

About:

• The UN Charter established ECOSOC in 1945 as one of the six main organs of the United Nations.

• The Council consists of 54 Members States, which are elected yearly by the General Assembly for overlapping three-year terms.

• It is the central platform for fostering debate and innovative thinking, forging consensus on ways forward, and coordinating efforts to achieve internationally agreed goals. It is also responsible for the follow-up to major UN conferences and summits.

• Over 1600 non-governmental organisations have been granted consultative status to the Council to participate in the work of the United Nations.

ECOSOC’s annual High-Level Segment includes:

• High-Level Political Forum provides political leadership, guidance and recommendations for sustainable development, and reviews progress in implementing sustainable development commitments.

• Development Cooperation Forum reviews trends and progress in development cooperation.