Thailand elected as G-77 chair

Thailand was elected as Chair of the group of 77 developing nations (G-77), the largest intergovernmental organisation of the United Nations’ developing country members.

Thailand was elected as Chair of the group of 77 developing nations (G-77), the largest intergovernmental organisation of the United Nations’ developing country members.

 Thai Ambassador to France Apichart Chinwanno (Source: nationmultimedia.com)

Thai Ambassador to France Apichart Chinwanno, who will be the Thai Foreign Ministry’s permanent secretary next month, said with the position, Bangkok will play a leading role in promoting the implementation of new sustainable development goals to be approved at the Sustainable Development Summit 2015.

He stressed that Thailand will not only bolster South-South cooperation among developing countries but also serve as a bridge among G-77 members and with other UN member states. 

Thailand is campaigning for a United Nations Security Council (UNSC) seat for the 2017-2018 term.

Thailand is one of the founding members of the G-77, which was formed in 1964 by 77 developing countries, but the group’s members have since expanded to 134.

The G-77 serves as a platform for developing countries to build their economic cooperation and development.