MOGADISHU (Somaliguardian) – Somalia is set to join the United Nations Security Council as a non-permanent member after a vote by the UN General Assembly on Thursday.
Somali Foreign Minister Ahmed Moalim Fiqi is in New York for the crucial vote which will turn a new chapter in the Horn of Africa country’s history and redefine its place on the global stage, according to authorities.
Joined by four other members, including Denmark, Greece, Pakistan and Panama, Somalia will hold the position for two years starting from January 2025. Somalia previously held the seat in early 1970s during reign of the military regime of Mohamed Siyad Barre.
For Somalia, a country long plagued by conflict, instability, and humanitarian crises, this achievement represents a beacon of hope, supporters of the incumbent president say, adding that emerging from the shadows of its tumultuous past, Somalia is poised to play a key role in shaping international discourse on peace and security.
As a member of the Security Council, Somalia will have a platform to advocate for the interests of African nations, address pressing security challenges, and contribute to the resolution of conflicts around the world.
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