Panama Achieves Position in United Nations Security Council

The Republic of Panama achieved a position as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council for the period 2025-2026, after obtaining 183 of 190 votes in the elections held on June 6 at the 78th session of the UN General Assembly.  The Security Council is the body that has the fundamental responsibility of maintaining international peace and security. 

Panama will assume, as of January 1, 2025, a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council for the sixth time with the highest percentage of votes obtained in the five times it has been a member.  Foreign Minister Janaina Tewaney Mencomo, after learning of the country’s election for such an honorable position, thanked the team of the Permanent Mission of Panama to the United Nations, the Panamanian diplomatic corps and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for their work, especially the Directorate of International Organizations and Conferences.  He also thanked the support received from the Member States that supported our candidacy and placed this vote of confidence in Panama. 

Panama extends its congratulations to Denmark, Pakistan, Greece and Somalia, States that were also elected today and hopes to work constructively in the United Nations Security Council for the 2025-2026 period.