United Nations Regional Groups of Member States
African Group
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Asia-Pacific Group
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Eastern European Group
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Latin American and Caribbean Group (GRULAC)
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Western European and Others Group (WEOG)
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*Special cases
Israel
In May 2000 Israel became a WEOG full member, on a temporary basis (subject to renewal), in WEOG's headquarters in the US, thereby enabling it to put forward candidates for election to various UN General Assembly bodies. In 2004 Israel obtained a permanent renewal to its membership.
Kiribati
As of 2010, Kiribati (geographically in Oceania) is not a member of any regional group, despite other Oceania nations belonging to the Asian group. Despite its membership in the United Nations, Kiribati has never delegated a permanent representative to the UN.
Turkey
Turkey, participates fully in both WEOG and Asian Group, but for electoral purposes is considered a member of WEOG only.
United States of America
The United States of America is not a member of any regional group, but attends
meetings of the Western Europe and Other States Group (WEOG) as an observer and is
considered to be a member of that group for electoral purposes.
Chairs of the Regional Groups are listed in the Journal.