03.06.26
Kyrgyzstan will become a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council for the first time in its history. The country achieved this milestone on its fourth attempt. “We will participate in writing a new chapter in the history of the UN. Congratulations, fellow citizens!” President Sadyr Japarov wrote.
Kyrgyzstan and the Philippines competed for the seat allocated to the Asia-Pacific Group. Bishkek received 142 votes, while Manila secured 49 votes. The United Nations General Assembly elected five new non-permanent members of the Security Council for the 2027–2028 term. Following the vote, the seats were awarded to Austria, Portugal, Zimbabwe, Trinidad and Tobago, and Kyrgyzstan.
The newly elected members will replace Denmark, Greece, Pakistan, Panama, and Somalia. Meanwhile, Bahrain, Colombia, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Latvia, and Liberia will retain their status as non-permanent members of the Security Council.
