Biographical Note

The new Permanent Representative of Peru to the United Nations, Victor Óscar Shiyin García Toma, presented his credentials to UN Secretary-General António Guterres today.

The new Special Representative of the International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL) to the United Nations, Roraima Ana Andriani, presented her letter of appointment to UN Secretary-General António Guterres today.

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres announced today the appointment of Andrea Cook of the United Kingdom as the first Executive Director of the United Nations Sustainable Development Group System-Wide Evaluation Office.  The Secretary-General wishes to extend his appreciation to Matthew Varghese, who served as Acting Executive Director.

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres announced today the appointment of Volker Perthes of Germany as the Head of the Independent Strategic Review of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) mandated by Security Council resolution 2682 (2023).

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres announced today the appointment of Claver Gatete of Rwanda as the next Executive Secretary of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA).

The United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres, has appointed Bakhodir Burkhanov of Uzbekistan as the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Lao People’s Democratic Republic with the host Government’s approval.

The First Committee (Disarmament and International Security) elected Rytis Paulauskas (Lithuania) Chair on 1 June.

The Sixth Committee (Legal) elected Suriya Chindawongse (Thailand) Chair on 1 June.

The Fourth Committee (Special Political and Decolonization) elected Mathu Joyini (South Africa) Chair on 1 June.

The Second Committee (Economic and Financial) elected Carlos Daniel Amorín Tenconi (Uruguay) Chair on 1 June.