This is reported by Delfi
Latvia has been granted the status of a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council for 2026 and 2027, thanks to the support of member states. This decision was made during a vote in which Latvia received 178 votes, exceeding the required number for election.
This country became the sole candidate from Eastern Europe, as Montenegro withdrew its candidacy. Other candidates for Security Council seats represented various regions: Congo and Liberia from Africa, Colombia from Latin America, and Bahrain from the Asia-Pacific region.
Latvia has committed to promoting cooperation among UN member states, regional organizations, and the public to “strengthen resilience, promote lasting peace and security, achieve sustainable development, and ensure that no one is left behind.”
The country also emphasized the importance of enhancing cooperation to “increase resilience, achieve lasting peace, security, and sustainable development.”
Latvia’s official position is that the UN’s priority should be “conflict prevention, protection of civilians during wars, and peaceful dispute resolution, including through mediation and peacekeeping.”
Latvia also supports initiatives to increase accountability, transparency, and coherence in the work of the UN Security Council, as well as reforming this body to “enhance effectiveness” in addressing international challenges.
Additionally, it was announced that former German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock will preside over the 80th session of the UN General Assembly, which will take place from September 2025 to September 2026.