​​​​​​​​Council Troika 2023-2024

• The troika of the Council was established in 2001 pursuant to Counc​il Resolution 1181 (Annex A), based on the recommendation of the Council Working Group on Reform. It consists of the past, current and future Chairmen of the Council.
   
• The mandate of the troika is “to provide for a smoother transition and continuity in chairing the Council” and to “liaise with the Secretariat to ensure effective preparation for Council sessions”.
   
• The members of the troika for the above period are: Mr Saif Bin Ghelaita (United Arab Emirates), Mr César Martinez​ (Republic of Paraguay)​​, and Mr Frédéric Sauvage (France).
  
  
• The troika works largely by electronic means. It reviews the time management plan for Council proposed by the Secretariat and introduces modifications to improve the efficiency of Council and to ensure the smooth flow of the proceedings at upcoming sessions.