The U.N. General Assembly has voted overwhelmingly to give the European Union special rights to speak on behalf of the 27-member bloc in the 192-member world body.
The vote on Tuesday was 180-0 with two abstentions, Syria and Zimbabwe.
The General Assembly voted in September to put off consideration of a similar resolution because of concerns by Caribbean, African and other nations that the EU could have more clout in the General Assembly than their regional groups.
Tuesday's resolution says the assembly may adopt similar arrangements for other regional organizations with observer status in the world body.
EU foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton said the resolution will enable EU representatives to present and promote the bloc's positions with a "clearer voice."
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