Cuba, which was the chair of the organisation, handed over the mantle to Uganda during the ongoing United Nations General Assembly being held in New York.
Uganda’s ambassador and permanent representative to the UN, Adonia Ayebare, confirmed this new development on his official X (formerly Twitter) handle, saying this will position the country as a major participant in the key decision-making process on international forums.
“As chair for 2024, Uganda will play a key role in the key decision-making process at international forums during a time when the world is facing different crises,” he said.
Ayebare also confirmed that Uganda will be hosting the 19th Non-Alignment Movement (NAM) and Third South Summit in Kampala next year, something he said is worth being proud of.
“Uganda will make history as the first country to host both the G77 and NAM, two of the leading organisations representing the interests of countries in the global south,” he said.
The annual G77 meeting is convened at the start of regular meetings of the UN General Assembly.
This year’s General Assembly attracted quite a number of countries from both the global north and south.
Uganda’s foreign affairs minister, Jeje Odongo, is representing Uganda. Other government dignitaries, such as Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja and Vice President Jessica Alupo, among others, are attending.