After a strenuous work of Panamanian foreign policy, led by the President of the Republic, Laurentino Cortizo Cohen, Panama was elected as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council, for the period 2025-2026, said the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Janaina Tewaney Mencomo.

Chancellor Tewaney stressed that “today is a very important day for Panama” and for foreign policy, led by President Cortizo Cohen by obtaining 183 out of 190 votes to occupy a non-permanent position on the United Nations Security Council, in the elections held today in the 78th session of the UN General Assembly.

Panama will assume, as of January 1, 2025, a non-permanent position on the United Nations Security Council for the sixth time with the highest percentage of votes obtained in the five times it has been a member.

The Security Council is the body that has the fundamental responsibility for maintaining international peace and security.

Foreign Minister Tewaney also thanked the work of the team of the Permanent Mission of Panama to the United Nations, the Panamanian diplomatic corps and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, especially the Directorate of International Organizations and Conferences.

In addition, he thanked the support received by the Member States that supported our candidacy and placed this vote of confidence in Panama.

Panama extends its congratulations to Denmark, Pakistan, Greece and Somalia, States that were also elected today and hopes to work constructively in the United Nations Security Council for the period 2025-2026.