Kyrgyzstan elected to UN Security Council for first time
Kyrgyzstan has been elected a non‑permanent member of the UN Security Council for the first time in its history, securing a two‑thirds majority in the General Assembly after four rounds of voting. It defeated the Philippines and will serve from January 2027.
Kyrgyzstan was elected a non‑permanent member of the UN Security Council on Wednesday, marking the first time the Central Asian nation has held a seat on the world’s most powerful multilateral body. After four rounds of voting in the UN General Assembly, Kyrgyzstan secured the required two‑thirds majority, defeating the Philippines with the support of 142 member states in the final round.
New members and term
Beginning January 1, 2027, Kyrgyzstan will join the Security Council alongside Austria, Zimbabwe, Portugal, and Trinidad and Tobago. The five countries will replace Greece, Denmark, Pakistan, Panama, and Somalia, whose terms expire on December 31, 2026. Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov welcomed the result, stating: “We will participate in writing a new page in the history of the UN. Congratulations, compatriots.”
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