Uzbekistan submits candidacy for UN Security Council membership

Uzbekistan has officially put forward its candidacy for a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for the 2035-2036 term. This announcement was made by Uzbekistan’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Ulugbek Lapasov, during a Security Council meeting chaired by China, which focused on reforming multilateral and global governance institutions.

According to the Dunyo news agency, Uzbekistan used the platform to present its official stance on key issues of cooperation with the UN. The participants were also introduced to the large-scale reforms currently being implemented in the country.

“The discussion highlighted Uzbekistan’s commitment to strengthening and improving multilateral global governance. Emphasis was placed on the importance of regional cooperation, as well as Uzbekistan’s interest in Afghanistan’s economic recovery,” the report states.

Uzbekistan reaffirmed its commitment to expanding cooperation with the UN in combating transnational threats, including drug trafficking, terrorism, and organized crime.

During the meeting, delegates were also briefed on the objectives of the Uzbekistan-2030 strategy, which focuses on ensuring economic stability, reducing poverty, and increasing opportunities for youth. It was noted that 2025 has been declared the “Year of Environmental Protection and Green Economy” in Uzbekistan. Large-scale efforts are underway to mitigate the consequences of the Aral Sea disaster, including afforestation, water conservation, and the promotion of renewable energy sources. The importance of expanding international support for sustainable development in the Aral Sea region was also emphasized.

Additionally, Uzbekistan extended an invitation to member states to participate in the UN Public Services Forum on "Five Years to 2030: Accelerating Public Service Delivery for a Sustainable Future," scheduled to take place in Samarkand in June 2025.

“It was stressed that Uzbekistan remains committed to ensuring global peace and security. In this context, the country has formally announced its candidacy for a non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council for 2035-2036,” the report concludes.

For reference, the UN Security Council consists of five permanent members—the United States, the United Kingdom, Russia, France, and China—who hold veto power, as well as ten non-permanent members elected for two-year terms.