Bishkek, June 4, 2026 /Kabar/. Secretary-General of Shanghai Cooperation Organization Nurlan Yermekbayev congratulated Kyrgyz President Sadyr Zhaparov and the people of Kyrgyzstan on their country's election as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council for 2027-2028.
"This significant achievement is a convincing testimony to the high international standing of Kyrgyz Republic and recognition of its consistent contribution to strengthening peace, security, sustainable development, and multilateral cooperation.
I am confident that Kyrgyzstan's participation in UN Security Council will promote the principles of mutual respect, equal dialogue, and the collective search for solutions to pressing international problems, which is consistent with the goals and objectives of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization.
I wish you good health and continued success in your public life, and peace, well-being, and prosperity to the friendly people of Kyrgyzstan," the congratulatory telegram reads.
As a reminder, Kyrgyzstan was elected a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council for 2027-2028. 191 states participated in the vote, and the Kyrgyz Republic won, receiving 142 votes in favor.
Kyrgyzstan's official tenure as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council will begin on January 1, 2027.