Kyrgyzstan elected non-permanent member of UN Security Council

Kyrgyzstan has achieved a historic milestone by being elected a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council for the 2027-2028 term. This marks the first time the Central Asian nation will serve on one of the UN's principal bodies. The election, held on June 3 during a UN General Assembly session in New York, was closely contested, requiring four rounds of voting to determine the winner.

Kyrgyzstan ultimately secured the support of 142 member states, significantly outnumbering the Philippines, which garnered 49 votes for the same seat. The republic is set to begin its term on January 1, 2027, and will occupy the seat currently held by Pakistan. President Sadyr Japarov congratulated the nation on the achievement, calling it a new page in UN history.

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We will take part in writing a new page in the history of the United Nations. Congratulations, fellow citizens!

Preparations for the election spanned over a year, with President Japarov actively appealing to UN member states for support. He highlighted Kyrgyzstan's lack of prior Security Council experience and advocated for greater representation of smaller, developing, and landlocked countries in international institutions. Support was also collectively expressed by all Central Asian nations.

During its tenure, Kyrgyzstan has stated its intention to prioritize preventive diplomacy, peaceful conflict resolution, confidence-building measures, climate security, and the protection of vulnerable groups. The nation has also reaffirmed its commitment to international law and the UN Charter. Foreign Minister Jeenbek Kulubaev presented Kyrgyzstan's program, emphasizing its readiness to serve as a platform for dialogue and promote peaceful dispute resolution mechanisms.

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