The international community today elected Guyana as a non-permanent member of the United Nations (UN) Security Council for the forthcoming term of 2024–2025.
The Security Council is entrusted with the vital responsibility of upholding international peace and security. It comprises 15 members, each holding one vote within the council. According to the United Nations Charter, all member states are duty-bound to adhere to the decisions made by the Council.
President Ali has noted that he is deeply grateful for the opportunity, which underscores Guyana’s steadfast commitment to global responsibility, emphasizing the nation’s unwavering dedication to fostering peace and prosperity.
In his statement issued, President Ali acknowledged the tremendous honour and profound humility felt by Guyana, stating, “We are honored and humbled by the confidence that has been expressed by the international community in electing us to this most important position of responsibility.” Recognizing the profound significance of the Security Council’s role in safeguarding global peace and security, he emphasized Guyana’s unwavering commitment to approach this responsibility with utmost gravity.
“Guyana recognizes the complex and challenging times in which we live,” Ali affirmed. “It is a responsibility that we will assume with utmost seriousness and dedication.”
With the campaign theme of “Partnering for Peace and Prosperity,” he said Guyana pledges to be a constructive and engaged partner within the Security Council and the international community. The President also sought to emphasize the nation’s resolute commitment to collaborating with Council members in order to find effective solutions to the myriad of global challenges confronting humanity.
Looking ahead, President Ali reaffirmed Guyana’s unwavering dedication to multilateralism and the rule of International Law, with a resolute aim to promote peace, sustainable development, human rights, and the observance of international law. “The Government of Guyana looks forward to continuing our nation’s contribution to the strengthening of multilateralism and the rule of International Law, to the promotion of peace, sustainable development, human rights and respect for international law both for the people of our own country, and for peoples across the globe,” he stated.
Assuming its seat on the Security Council, President Ali said that Guyana, under his leadership, pledges to instill trust in the international community and to wholeheartedly dedicate itself to making a positive and meaningful impact.
The Security Council assumes the primary role in ascertaining the presence of threats to peace or acts of aggression. It calls upon disputing parties to seek peaceful resolutions and recommends methods of reconciliation or terms of settlement. In certain cases, the Security Council may resort to imposing sanctions or even authorize the use of force to maintain or restore international peace and security.
