Five New Non-Permanent Members Elected to UNSC

On 3rd June 2026, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) elected Austria, Portugal, Trinidad and Tobago, Kyrgyzstan and Zimbabwe as non-permanent members of the United Nations Security Council for a two-year term beginning 1 January 2027.

Key Points

Member Replacements:
- Zimbabwe replaces Somalia
- Trinidad and Tobago replaces Panama
- Portugal replaces Denmark
- Austria replaces Greece
- Kyrgyzstan will replace Pakistan
The election marks a historic milestone for Kyrgyzstan, which will serve on the Security Council for the first time since joining the United Nations in 1992.
UN Security Council (UNSC): The UNSC is the only UN body empowered to make legally binding decisions on international peace and security.