Liberia’s campaign for a seat in the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) is on an unstoppable path and irreversible course, according to the Deputy Minister for International Cooperation and Economic Integration, Dr. Ibrahim Nyei.
Speaking at the regular press briefing held at the Ministry of Information on Tuesday, Dr. Nyei expressed confidence that Liberia will secure the coveted non-permanent seat when elections are held at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, in June 2025.
Addressing recent media reports suggesting that Liberia had lost the bid to Somalia, Dr. Nyei clarified that these reports were “misleading and inaccurate”.
He explained that Somalia had won the seat for the 2025-2026 term, while Liberia is campaigning for the 2026-2027 term.
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Dr. Nyei further disclosed that Liberia’s candidacy has been formally endorsed by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the African Union (AU). This significant regional support, he noted, is a testament to Liberia’s growing leadership role within Africa and on the global stage.
“This endorsement demonstrates the trust and confidence that our regional bodies have placed in Liberia’s ability to contribute meaningfully to international peace and security.”
With 193 member countries in the United Nations, Liberia will need approximately 128 votes to secure the non-permanent seat on the Security Council.
The Liberian diplomat expressed optimism about achieving this target, emphasizing that Liberia’s diplomatic efforts are focused on building strong coalitions and gaining the necessary support from other member states.
“We are in an excellent position, and our diplomatic engagements have been yielding positive results,” he asserted.
In addition to its bid for the UNSC Non-Permanent Seat, Liberia is also actively seeking to strengthen its role in other United Nations organs. Dr. Nyei revealed that the government is pursuing candidacies for key positions within various UN bodies, including the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) and other specialized agencies.
“Our aim is not only to win a seat on the Security Council Non-Permanent seat but also to expand Liberia’s influence and participation across multiple UN organs.
“We are determined to play a more active role in shaping global policies that align with our national and regional interests,” he added.
