Australia to seek UN security council seat from 2029
SYDNEY: Australia will bid to join the United Nations Security Council from 2029, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Sunday, as he launched a campaign to secure one of the two non-permanent seats available to its bloc. Albanese said Australia, whose last two-year term on the council ended in 2014, would have an opportunity to play a key role in shaping global responses to issues that matter…
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced on Sunday that Australia will seek a seat on the United Nations Security Council starting in 2029. This comes as he begins his campaign to secure one of the two non-permanent seats available to Australia's bloc. The last time Australia served on the council was from 2013 to 2014, when the two-year term ended.
Albanese emphasized that Australia, despite its smaller size, can have a significant impact on global issues that affect Australians. Speaking in New York at the UN General Assembly, he expressed his desire for Australia to play a key role in shaping global responses to pressing matters. He expected strong support from Pacific island countries and Southeast Asian nations, highlighting his strong relationships with world leaders to bolster Australia's bid.
The UN Security Council has 10 non-permanent members, with five elected each year. The Asia-Pacific, African, and Latin American and Caribbean groups will also nominate their candidates. Voting for the 2029-2030 term will occur by secret ballot in 2028. The five permanent members of the Security Council are the United States, China, France, Russia, and the United Kingdom.
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