General Assembly Elects President for 80th Session of General Assembly

Annalena Baerbock (right) is elected President of the eightieth session of the United Nations General Assembly during the 72nd plenary meeting of the General Assembly. At right is Antje Leendertse, Permanent Representative of Germany to the United Nations.

In accordance with the established regional rotation, the President of the eightieth session of the General Assembly is to be elected from the Western European and Other States Group. Annalena Baerbock has been nominated by Germany and endorsed by the Western European and Other States Group as the Group's candidate.

The meeting further drew lots by the Secretary-General to determine the Member State which will occupy the first seat in the General Assembly Hall at the eightieth session (Niger); and held election of the Vice-Presidents of the General Assembly and of officers of the Main Committees.