The United Arab Emirates (UAE) announced, on Tuesday, its candidacy for a non-permanent seat on the United Nations (UN) Security Council for the term 2022-2023.
Addressing the General Debate of the 75th session of the United Nations General Assembly via video conference, Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation said, "My country will follow the same steps and principles upon which it was founded to maintain international peace and security in cooperation with the members of the Council,"
"We recognize the significant responsibility associated with membership on the Security Council and the extensive challenges the Council faces, and we affirm that the UAE will work towards solving the important issues confronting states with determination," he added.
"My country will continue its call for involving regional organizations in finding permanent solutions for crises, and we count on your support to achieve these goals," the Emirati minister continued.
It is worth mentioning that, UN Security Council consists of 15 members; five permanent members and 10 non-permanent members.
The five permanent members are the US, UK, Russia, China, and France.
Every year, five non-permanent members are elected for a tenure of two years.
Voting will take place in June 2021. Candidates need to win the support of more than two-thirds of the UN General Assembly.
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