Sierra Leone Assume a Seat at UN Security Council
Sierra Leone is back at the United Nation as Security Council after 53 years absence. This was after winning counted votes alongside Korea Republic.
Before this time with visit to Korea Republic, President Julius Maada Bio was quick to express hope in the partnership between Sierra Leone and Korea, both now serving as non-permanent members of the United Nations Security Council, emphasising the need for shared growth, sustainability and solidarity.
President Bio speaking during the inaugural 2024 Korea-Africa Summit, aimed at elevating the dialogue between Korea and African nations from the ministerial to the highest levels, President Bio kept to the theme: “The Future We Make Together: Shared Growth, Sustainability, and Solidarity”, and assured of his country’s commitment to working with his counterparts.
“Sierra Leone looks forward to leveraging its relationship with the Republic of Korea and their joint Membership in the Non-Permanent Category of the UN Security Council to promote peace and security.
Sierra Leone wins non-permanent seat at the United Nations Security Council with a pool of 188 votes out of 192, as announced by the UNGA President Csaba Korosi on June 6th, 2023.
Algeria, Guyana, Republic of Korea and Slovenia also emerged victorious, joining the most power organ of the UN.
Sierra Leone now has a non-permanent seat at the United Nations Security Council, starting January 1st, 2024 – 2025, as one of the 15 members of one of the most powerful organ of the UN.
As the 6th organ of the UN, the role of the UNSC is to maintain international peace and security.
Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio, launched the bid on September 23, 2022, through video link, during the UN General Assembly, continuing to appeal for votes from delegates.
Sierra Leone will now be part of the P5 membership, inclusive of the USA and UK. The country is now on the verge of pushing its agenda for Food Security, Human Capital Development among the Big Five in the country Mid-Term Development Plan.
This development with Sierra Leone on the spotlight is coming after 53 years as the country takes her seat back, all because of the rebranding President Julius Maada Bio at the international level.
