Trinidadian diplomat prioritizes peace, prosperity, progress, and sustainability as new UN General Assembly President.

Ambassador Dennis Francis of Trinidad and Tobago has been elected as the new President of the United Nations General Assembly, starting in September. He plans to prioritize promoting meaningful dialogue and enhancing current approaches to deliver peace, prosperity, progress, and sustainability. Francis has had a distinguished diplomatic career spanning nearly four decades and has served as Senior Adviser to the Minister of Foreign Affairs on all multilateral matters, including climate change and the negotiations for the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.