Published：Jun 2, 16:00Last updated：Jun 4, 00:50

UN Elects New Security Council Members

Jun. 2, 2026 16:00

On June 3, the 80th UN General Assembly will hold an election to select five non-permanent members of the Security Council. The Security Council consists of 15 members, including five permanent and ten non-permanent members. Non-permanent members serve two-year terms and cannot be re-elected. The election is part of the regular rotation process to ensure diverse representation in global security matters.

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Jun. 4, 2026 00:50

On June 3, Austria, Kyrgyzstan, Portugal, Trinidad and Tobago, and Zimbabwe were elected as non-permanent members of the UN Security Council for the 2027-2028 term. This marks Kyrgyzstan's first time on the council, while the other countries have prior experience.

Jun. 4, 2026 00:50

Austria, Kyrgyzstan, Portugal, Trinidad and Tobago, and Zimbabwe were elected as non-permanent members of the UN Security Council on June 3. Kyrgyzstan is serving for the first time. The new members will begin their two-year terms on January 1, 2027, replacing outgoing countries.

The United Nations General Assembly elected five new non-permanent members to the Security Council for the 2027-2028 term, with Kyrgyzstan securing a historic first-time seat. The election, held on June 3, 2026, saw Austria, Portugal, Trinidad and Tobago, and Zimbabwe join Kyrgyzstan as new members, replacing outgoing nations Denmark, Greece, Pakistan, Panama, and Somalia. The Security Council's composition remains at 15 members, including five permanent veto-wielding nations. China.org+2

🌍 New Members Announced

Austria, Kyrgyzstan, Portugal, Trinidad and Tobago, and Zimbabwe were elected after a competitive voting process. Kyrgyzstan defeated the Philippines in a runoff vote, marking its debut on the council. Austria and Portugal return with prior experience, while Zimbabwe and Trinidad and Tobago represent African and Latin American regions respectively. RIA Novosti+2

🗳️ Election Process Breakdown

The UN General Assembly conducted secret ballots to select members based on regional quotas:

Western Europe: Austria (183 votes)
Asia-Pacific: Kyrgyzstan (123 votes in runoff)
Africa: Zimbabwe (191 votes)
Latin America: Trinidad and Tobago (185 votes)
Eastern Europe: Portugal (uncontested)
Germany and the Philippines lost their bids despite active campaigns. Asahi Shimbun+2

🌐 Global Implications

Kyrgyzstan's Ambassador Edil Baisalov announced plans to bring innovative approaches to conflicts like Ukraine. The new members will begin their two-year terms on January 1, 2027, joining permanent members China, France, Russia, UK, and US in addressing international security challenges. The rotation ensures diverse geographic representation in global decision-making. TASS+2

📅 Transition Timeline

Outgoing Members	Incoming Members	Term Start
Denmark	Austria	Jan 2027
Greece	Portugal	Jan 2027
Pakistan	Kyrgyzstan	Jan 2027
Panama	Trinidad & Tobago	Jan 2027
Somalia	Zimbabwe	Jan 2027
The transition maintains the council's operational continuity while introducing fresh perspectives. China.org+2