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Deputy PM Ishaq Dar Congratulates Newly Elected UNSC Members for 2027–202 term
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has congratulated Austria, Kyrgyzstan, Portugal, Trinidad and Tobago, and Zimbabwe on their election to the UNSC for the 2027–2028 term. The UNGA vote saw major upsets, including Germany losing its bid to Portugal and Austria, while Kyrgyzstan defeated the Philippines in a four-round marathon to secure its first-ever council seat.
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by News Desk
2026-06-04
Deputy PM Ishaq Dar Congratulates Newly Elected UNSC Members for 2027–202 term

Detailed Report

  • The Official Felicitation: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar extended formal congratulations to Austria, Kyrgyzstan, Portugal, Trinidad and Tobago, and Zimbabwe following their successful election to the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) as non-permanent members. In a diplomatic statement released on X, Dar expressed Pakistan's commitment to global collaboration, stating: "We wish them every success in discharging this important responsibility. As Pakistan continues its tenure on the UNSC through 2026, we remain committed to advancing peace, security, dialogue, and multilateral cooperation."

  • High-Stakes UNGA Voting and Dramatic Upsets: The election, conducted by the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on Wednesday, featured intense diplomatic lobbying and surprise losses for major Western nations.

    • The Western European Contest: Germany suffered a significant diplomatic setback, failing to secure a seat after coming in third during a highly competitive vote within the Western European and Others Group. Germany secured only 104 votes, falling behind Portugal (134 votes) and Austria (131 votes).

    • The Asia-Pacific Marathon: The race between the Philippines and Kyrgyzstan for the sole Asia-Pacific seat turned into a grueling four-round voting marathon. Kyrgyzstan ultimately clinched the required two-thirds majority, securing its first-ever seat on the Security Council by a decisive 142 to 49 votes.

The Structural Reality: The UN Security Council consists of 15 seats, only 10 of which are rotating, non-permanent positions elected by the General Assembly. The remaining five permanent, veto-wielding chairs belong to China, France, Russia, the United Kingdom, and the United States. The five newly elected nations will officially begin their two-year terms on January 1, 2027.

  • Pakistan’s Active Council Tenure: Pakistan is currently serving a historic eighth term as a non-permanent member of the UNSC, representing the Asia-Pacific region. Islamabad secured its current seat in 2024 with an overwhelming majority of 182 out of 190 votes in the UNGA. Pakistan’s active tenure is scheduled to run through the end of December 2026, positioning Pakistani diplomats to work directly alongside the newly elected members during the transitional policy phases later this year.
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