Latvia United Nations Security Council 2026-2027

On 3 June 2025, with broad support from the United Nations member states, Latvia was elected to the United Nations Security Council for the first time in its history (2026–2027). To be elected to the UN Security Council, the candidates had to secure support from at least two-thirds of the UN member states – 129 out of 193 votes. 178 of the 188 countries taking part in the election voted for us, and 10 countries abstained. Latvia will begin its term on the UN Security Council on 1 January 2026 and complete it on 31 December 2027.

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