Dennis Francis (diplomat)
Trinidad and Tobago diplomat (born 1956)
Dennis Francis (born 27 November 1956) is a politician from Trinidad and Tobago. He has been the permanent representative to the United Nations from Trinidad and Tobago since 2021.[1] On 1 June 2023 he was elected to be the President of the United Nations General Assembly at its seventy-eighth session,[2][3][4] beginning his term on 5 September 2023.
Dennis Francis | |
|---|---|
 Francis in 2024 | |
| President of the United Nations General Assembly | |
| In office 5 September 2023 – 10 September 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Csaba Kőrösi |
| Succeeded by | Philémon Yang |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 27 November 1956 Trinidad and Tobago |
| Alma mater | University of the West Indies, Johns Hopkins University |
| Profession | Diplomat |
References
change- ↑ United Nations press release, "New Permanent Representative of Trinidad and Tobago Presents Credentials", 2 September 2021. Retrieved 2 June 2023.
- ↑ UN News, "Incoming General Assembly President to prioritize ‘Peace, Prosperity, Progress and Sustainability’", 1 June 2023. Retrieved 2 June 2023.
- ↑ Trinidad and Tobago Newsday, "PM, Opposition congratulate Francis on United Nations General Assembly presidency", 2 June 2023. Retrieved 2 June 2023.
- ↑ UN News, "UN General Assembly leadership highlights benefit of cooperation", 5 September 2023. Retrieved 5 September 2023.
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