Kyrgyzstan elected non-permanent member of UN Security Council for 2027-2028

Kyrgyzstan has achieved a historic milestone, securing a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council for the 2027-2028 term. This marks the first time in its history that the Central Asian nation will serve on one of the UN's principal organs.

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Kyrgyzstan considers this victory as a high trust from the international community, as well as a great responsibility to all UN member states.

President Sadyr Japarov expressed his gratitude to UN member states for backing Kyrgyzstan's candidacy. In a statement, he described the election as a "historic victory" and a "high trust" from the international community, emphasizing the significant responsibility that comes with the role. He extended particular thanks to the Philippines for their "worthy participation" in the electoral campaign, noting the "constructive rivalry" that took place in a spirit of mutual respect.

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During its membership in the UN Security Council, Kyrgyzstan intends to consistently promote priorities aimed at strengthening international peace and security, conflict prevention, development of preventive diplomacy, support for peaceful dispute resolution, strengthening the role of small and developing states in the international system, as well as considering climate, water, mountain, and environmental challenges in the context of global security.

During its tenure on the Security Council, Kyrgyzstan intends to actively advocate for priorities aimed at strengthening international peace and security. This includes a focus on conflict prevention, promoting preventive diplomacy, and supporting the peaceful settlement of disputes. The nation also plans to champion the role of small and developing states within the international system and ensure that climate, water, mountain, and environmental challenges are considered within the broader context of global security.

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We express our sincere gratitude to all states that supported our candidacy and confirm our readiness to be a responsible, constructive, and open partner in the UN Security Council, acting in the interests of peace, stability, and strengthening multilateralism.

Kyrgyzstan joins Austria, Portugal, Zimbabwe, and Trinidad and Tobago as the newly elected non-permanent members, replacing Denmark, Greece, Pakistan, Panama, and Somalia. They will serve alongside Bahrain, Colombia, Congo, Latvia, and Liberia, who continue their terms on the council. Japarov concluded his message with wishes for peace, well-being, and prosperity for the peoples of the UN member states.

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We express our sincere gratitude to the Republic of the Philippines for their worthy participation in the election campaign and constructive rivalry, which took place in a spirit of mutual respect and adherence to the principles of the United Nations.