Bahrain has officially begun its term as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council for the 2026-2027 period, marking a significant milestone in the country’s role in global diplomacy and international decision-making.
Ambassador Jamal Fares Al Rowaiei, Permanent Representative of Bahrain to the United Nations in New York, attended a flag-raising ceremony at the UN headquarters to mark the start of the term.
According to the reports, it is the second time in Bahrain’s history that the kingdom has served on the Security Council.
The 15-member Security Council has five permanent members, Britain, China, France, Russia, and the United States, and 10 non-permanent members elected for two-year terms by the UN General Assembly. Five non-permanent members are replaced every year.
Dr. Al Zayani Highlights Bahrain’s Focus on Peace, Inclusivity, and Stability
Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, Minister of Foreign Affairs, said that the Kingdom of Bahrain’s non-permanent membership of the United Nations Security Council for the 2026–2027 term conveys a message of peace, coexistence, solidarity, and shared prosperity to the international community.
The minister stated that Bahrain remains committed to working closely with Security Council members and the wider international community to support peace and stability, address traditional and emerging security challenges, promote inclusiveness and participation, including the empowerment of women and youth, and strengthen effective multilateral action.
Dr. Al Zayani further noted that Bahrain’s role, including its representation of Arab League and Organization of Islamic Cooperation member states, its current presidency of the Gulf Cooperation Council, and its active engagement within the United Nations system, underscores its commitment to multilateral cooperation and the maintenance of international peace and security in line with the UN Charter, international law, and international humanitarian law.
