New York: Bahraini Minister of Foreign Affairs Abdullatif Al-Zayani hailed his country's election by the UN General Assembly as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council for 2026-2027 as a significant achievement. The landslide victory, with Bahrain receiving 186 out of 187 votes, reflects the substantial trust and recognition that Bahrain's foreign policy commands globally.
According to Kuwait News Agency, Al-Zayani emphasized that Bahrain's policy is rooted in mutual confidence and constructive cooperation with all nations. He stated that amidst global challenges, Bahrain is committed to collaborating with all UN and UNSC members to enhance peace and security both regionally and internationally. Bahrain continues to advocate for multilateralism based on the UN Charter's principles.
As a non-permanent UNSC member, Bahrain will concentrate on its core policy values, such as dialogue, coexistence, mutual respect, and consensus building. Al-Zayani reiterated Bahrain's dedication to defending the aspirations of all nations for peace, stability, and prosperity. He pledged Bahrain's active and sincere collaboration with other UNSC members to uphold the shared principles that unite countries worldwide.
Bahrain, along with the Democratic Republic of Congo, Liberia, Latvia, and Colombia, was elected earlier this week. These countries are set to occupy the five non-permanent UNSC seats from January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2027.