New York, The Liberian Diplomatic Delegation is wrapping up its vigorous campaign on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, in New York, U.S.A. for a nonpermanent United Nations Security Council seat.
The Country is seeking one of the five non-permanent seats available for at the UN Security Council for 2026-2027 terms.
The Assistant Foreign Minister for International Organizations, Karishma Pelham-Raad, expressed optimism about Liberia’s possible chances on the Council.
Madam Pelham-Raad expressed her optimism when she appeared as gust on the Truth Breakfast Show on True FM in Du-poor Road outside Monrovia.
“We are confident that Liberia will secure the seat,” Minister Pelham-Raad said.
She said winning one of the nonpermanent seats on the UN Security Council will place Liberia in its rightful position as one of the founding members of the League of Nations.
“Winning one of the non-permanent seats will once again place Liberia in its rightful position among the comity of nations.”
The League of Nations was an intergovernmental organization established after World War I to promote international cooperation and maintain world peace.
It was founded in 1920 as part of the Treaty of Versaille and operated until 1946, when it was replaced by the United Nations.
She further emphasized that a seat on the UN Security Council would not only elevate Liberia’s global standing, but it will also empower the country to advocate on behalf of other nations across the world.
The vote by the UN General Assembly is expected to take place in the coming days.
The UN Security Council (USC) comprises 15 members: five permanent members and ten non-permanent members elected by the General Assembly for two-year terms.
The non-permanent seats are distributed geographically to ensure representation from different UN regional groups.
Currently, the non-permanent members are Algeria, Denmark, Greece, Guyana, Pakistan, Panama, the Republic of Korea, Sierra Leone, Solvenia, and Somalia.
China, France, Russia, the United Kingdom, and the United States hold permanent seats and have the power to veto any decision of the Security Council.
Election Process:
Election of the UN Security non-permanent seat usually begin in June for a term starting January 1, with a two-thirds majority vote required in the General Assembly.
Outgoing members cannot be immediately re-elected on the Council.
According to Assistant Minister Raad, when successful, this will mark a significant diplomatic milestone for Liberia as it strengthens its role in international peace and security efforts.
