New York, Tuesday – The United Nations General Assembly held its session on Tuesday, announcing the election of Sierra Leone, Algeria, Guyana, the Republic of Korea, and Slovenia as non-permanent members of the prestigious UN Security Council. These five countries will join Ecuador, Japan, Malta, Mozambique, and Switzerland as non-permanent members, taking up seats currently occupied by Albania, Brazil, Gabon, Ghana, and the United Arab Emirates, whose two-year terms are set to end on December 31.
Commencing their roles in January 2024, the newly elected members will contribute to the maintenance of international peace and security as part of the Security Council. The Council, consisting of 15 countries, includes five permanent members – China, France, Russia, the United Kingdom, and the United States – each possessing the right to veto resolutions or decisions.
The remaining 10 seats are allocated to non-permanent members, elected by the General Assembly in accordance with geographical representation across different regions. Voting is conducted through secret ballot, and candidates must receive a two-thirds majority, equivalent to 128 votes, even if they are running uncontested.
🎉✨Congratulations to new elected non-permanent members of the #UNSC for the term 2024-25:
🇩🇿 🇬🇾 🇰🇷 🇸🇱 🇸🇮
We look forward to working with you in the strengthening and maintenance of International #peace and #security particularly in #Africa|n continent. #ElectionsUNSC pic.twitter.com/k7dyvy1vwH
— African Union Mission to the UN (@AfricanUnionUN) June 6, 2023In this election, a total of 192 countries participated, casting their votes to fill three Council seats designated for the African and Asia-Pacific Groups, along with one each for Eastern Europe, Latin America, and the Caribbean.
Slovenia emerged victorious in the race for the Eastern Europe seat, garnering 153 votes compared to Belarus’ 38 votes. Meanwhile, Algeria, Guyana, Sierra Leone, and the Republic of Korea ran uncontested and secured their positions as non-permanent members.
Csaba Kőrösi, President of the 77th session of the United Nations General Assembly, expressed his congratulations to Algeria, Guyana, the Republic of Korea, Sierra Leone, and Slovenia on their successful election as non-permanent members of the UN Security Council. The elected countries will serve a two-year term commencing on January 1, 2024.
President Kőrösi also extended his gratitude to the tellers for their valuable assistance in conducting the election process.
The newly elected non-permanent members are expected to actively engage in crucial decision-making processes within the Security Council, contributing their diverse perspectives and insights. Their roles will be instrumental in addressing global security challenges, including conflicts, disarmament, and the promotion of human rights.
As the United Nations prepares for the upcoming term, the inclusion of Sierra Leone, Algeria, Guyana, the Republic of Korea, and Slovenia will further enhance the Council’s efforts towards a safer and more peaceful world.
My congratulations to Algeria 🇩🇿, Guyana 🇬🇾, Republic of Korea 🇰🇷, Sierra Leone 🇸🇱 and Slovenia 🇸🇮, for being elected as non-permanent members of the @UN Security Council for a two-year term beginning on 1 January 2024.
I thank the tellers for assisting in this election. pic.twitter.com/Lzbwi0jcmX
— UN GA President (@UN_PGA) June 6, 2023
