China Commits to Strengthening UN Security Council's Role in Maintaining World Peace

On July 2, 2025, Vice Foreign Minister Miao Deyu met with representatives of the Multilateral Affairs Seminar for Newly Elected Non-Permanent Members of the UN Security Council to congratulate the five newly elected members, including Bahrain, Colombia, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Latvia, and Liberia, on their election for the 2026-2027 term. China reaffirmed its commitment to working with the Security Council to promote global peace and security, upholding the concept of building a community with a shared future for mankind. The seminar provided a platform for the newly elected members to familiarize themselves with the Security Council's work and strengthen dialogue and exchanges.

Key Takeaways:

  • Vice Foreign Minister Miao Deyu met with representatives of the Multilateral Affairs Seminar for Newly Elected Non-Permanent Members of the UN Security Council on July 2, 2025.
  • China congratulated the five newly elected non-permanent members of the Security Council, including Bahrain, Colombia, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Latvia, and Liberia, on their election for the 2026-2027 term.
  • China expressed its willingness to work with members of the Security Council to revisit the original intention of the founding of the United Nations, uphold the concept of building a community with a shared future for mankind, and promote the Security Council's role in maintaining world peace and tranquility.
  • The representatives of the seminar expressed gratitude to China for hosting the seminar and for the thoughtful arrangements made.
  • The seminar provided a useful platform for the newly elected members of the Security Council to quickly become familiar with the work of the Security Council and to strengthen dialogue and exchanges.
  • China is committed to strengthening communication and cooperation with the newly elected members in the Security Council, jointly defending multilateralism and international law, and making active efforts to maintain world peace and security.

Statistics:

  • The five newly elected non-permanent members of the Security Council are Bahrain, Colombia, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Latvia, and Liberia.
  • The term of office for the five newly elected non-permanent members of the Security Council is from 2026 to 2027.
  • China is willing to work with members of the Security Council to revisit the original intention of the founding of the United Nations, which was established in 1945.

Sources:

  • "Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China issued the following news release: On July 2, 2025, Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Miao Deyu met with foreign representatives..." [1]