Islamabad : June 6,2024: Pakistan has been elected as a non – permanent member of the United Nations Security Council. The voting for Pakistan to become a non-permanent member took place in the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly. 182 countries supported Pakistan’s non-permanent membership, Pakistan has been elected as a member for 2025-2026. Before Pakistan, the Asia Pacific Group seat was held by Japan. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has blessed the nation on the election of a non-permanent member of the Security Council of Pakistan. Shahbaz Sharif said in his statement that being elected as a member of the Security Council is a proof of the nation’s commitment to peace and security, and will work together with the international community to deal with the challenges. Apart from this, Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar has congratulated Pakistan on being elected as a non-permanent member of the Security Council. A two-thirds majority of the votes cast in the General Assembly is required to be elected as a member of the Security Council, for which Pakistan’s diplomats have worked hard to pave the way. Due to the role that the Pakistani ambassador has played for the position and diplomacy in the UN regarding the situation in Gaza, some influential countries may face declaratory or “silent” opposition. Afghanistan and Venezuela are currently not able to vote due to some technical reasons while Pakistan is also facing opposition from some of its allies India and Russia.
