Somalia’s ambassador to the United Nations, Abuukar Daahir Cismaan in a brief statement affirmed Mogadishu’s commitment to maintaining international peace and security as the country offiially joins the UN security council on January 1, 2025, through 2026.
Somalia after 54 years officially joined the United Nations Security Council together with other new non-permanent members for the 2025-2026 term as they officially assumed their duties on Thursday.
In a brief statement, Abuukar Daahir Cismaan, Somalia’s ambassador to the UN, affirmed Mogadishu’s commitment to uphold the United Nations Charter, and to maintain international peace and security.
The new members which includes, Somalia, Pakistan, Panama, Greece and Denmark are taking seats vacated by Ecuador, Japan, Malta, Mozambique and Switzerland, whose terms ended December 31.
Somalia’s membership is anticipated to strengthen Africa’s representation in global governance as Mogadishu will advocate for African concerns, including issues such as conflicts in the Horn of Africa and broader regional security.
The Security Council consists of 15 countries, including five permanent members: China, France, Russia, Britain and the US who have the right to veto any resolution or decision. The remaining 10 are filled by non-permanent members, with five seats subject to renewal each year. Algeria, Guyana, South Korea, Sierra Leone, and Slovenia were the five countries elected last year .
To secure a non-permanent seat on the council, candidates must receive at least two-thirds of votes in the UN General Assembly, equivalent to 129 out of the 193-member body.
Somalia in june garnered 179 votes, Pakistan 182, Panama 183, Greece 182, and Denmark 184, meeting the two-thirds vote threshold.
