Kyrgyzstan elected to UN Security Council for first time in its history
Kyrgyzstan has been elected as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council for the first time in its history. This election marks a significant achievement for Kyrgyz diplomacy and Central Asia, as it won the Asia-Pacific Group vacancy against the Philippines. The two-year term will begin in January 2027, following a decade since the last Central Asian country held a seat on the Council.
- ▪Kyrgyzstan was elected to the UN Security Council for the 2027-2028 term.
- ▪This is the first time Kyrgyzstan has held a seat since gaining independence in 1991.
- ▪Kyrgyzstan's election represents a victory for Central Asian diplomacy and highlights the need for greater representation of landlocked and mountainous countries.
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News World Kyrgyzstan Kyrgyzstan elected to UN Security Council for first time in its history In a third round of restricted ballot, UN General Assembly elects Kyrgyzstan as a non-permanent member of the Security Council for a two-year term beginning in January 2027. - Copyright Courtesy of UN News Copyright Courtesy of UN News By Peter Barabas & Bojan Brkic Published on 03/06/2026 - 22:02 GMT+2•Updated 22:06 Share Comments Share Facebook Twitter Flipboard Send Reddit Linkedin Messenger Telegram VK Bluesky Threads Whatsapp Kyrgyzstan was elected to the UN Security Council as a non-permanent member for 2027-2028, marking a rare win for Central Asia.
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