Q. Recently, which countries were elected as non-permanent members of the UNSC for the 2025-26 term?
Answer:
Pakistan, Somalia, Denmark, Greece and Panama
Notes: Pakistan, Somalia, Denmark, Greece, and Panama were elected as non-permanent members of the UNSC for a two-year term via secret ballot, requiring two-thirds of the 193-member General Assembly. Pakistan marks its 8th term. The 1963 UN Charter amendment increased non-permanent members from 6 to 10 and required 9 affirmative votes for resolutions. Geographic representation includes 5 African/Asian, 1 Eastern European, 2 Latin American, and 2 Western European/other states.