MOGADISHU (Somaliguardian) – In a historic flip of occasions, Somalia has been elected to function a non-permanent member of the United Nations Safety Council for the second time in half a century throughout a vote held by the UN Common Meeting in New York on Thursday.
The announcement was met with a wave of optimism and help from the Horn of Africa nation’s political elite. Somalia’s election to the Safety Council signifies a big step ahead in its diplomatic stature on the world stage.
In a press release issued following the announcement, Somali political workplace on the UN expressed gratitude for the belief and confidence positioned in Somalia by the member states of the United Nations, saying that the war-torn nation will use its two-year time period on the UNSC to “upholding worldwide legislation and the amplification of all voices throughout the council.”
Somalia beforehand served on the Safety Council in 1970, 10 years after gaining independence from colonial rule. Nonetheless, the nation’s subsequent descent into civil battle and political turmoil overshadowed its diplomatic ambitions for many years.
As a non-permanent member of the Safety Council, Somalia may have the chance to take part in essential decision-making processes relating to worldwide conflicts and crises.
Former President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo has welcomed Somalia’s return to the Safety Council, viewing it as an indication of hope and progress for a nation that has endured immense hardships.
“Congratulations to the individuals of Somalia on the election of our nice nation to the UN Safety Council as a Non Everlasting member state for 2024-25,” Farmajo tweeted.
“This was a tough fought battle which we initiated in 2018 and has come to be realised right now. Somalia is resilient and robust.”
