UN Security Council Welcomes Five New Non-Permanent Members for 2025-2026

Pakistan, Denmark, Greece, Panama, and Somalia begin their two-year terms, with Pakistan pledging active engagement on key global issues.

The UN Security Council has been renewed by one-third, with Pakistan, Denmark, Greece, Panama, and Somalia assuming non-permanent seats for 2025-2026.
Pakistan replaces Japan as one of the two representatives from the Asia-Pacific region and will chair the Council in July 2025.
Pakistan's UN Ambassador Munir Akram emphasized the country's intent to play a constructive role in addressing global conflicts and geopolitical challenges.
Islamabad has stated its opposition to proposed reforms that would grant permanent membership to countries like India and will advocate for increased representation in the non-permanent category instead.
The Security Council now consists of 15 members, including five permanent members with veto power and ten non-permanent members elected for two-year terms.