2027 United Nations Security Council election explained

The 2027 United Nations Security Council election will be held in mid-2027 during the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly, held at United Nations Headquarters in New York City. The elections are for five non-permanent seats on the UN Security Council for two-year mandates commencing on 1 January 2028.In accordance with the Security Council's rotation rules, whereby the ten non-permanent UNSC seats rotate among the various regional blocs into which UN member states traditionally divide themselves for voting and representation purposes, the five available seats are allocated as follows:

• • Two for the African Group One for the Asia-Pacific Group
• One for the Latin American and Caribbean Group
• One for the Eastern European Group

The five members will serve on the Security Council for the 2028–29 period.

Candidates

Asia-Pacific Group

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See also

• List of members of the United Nations Security Council

Notes and References

1. Web site: India Declares Candidature For UN Security Council Membership For 2028–29 Term. 15 December 2022. 15 December 2022. NDTV.
2. Web site: OIC Candidacies. 27 June 2023. 1 June 2023. Organization of Islamic Cooperation.