Belarus did not secure enough votes to win a seat for the 2024-2025 period as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council, a result noted by TASS. The UN General Assembly’s elections require the support of a two-thirds majority from its 193 member states for a seat, and in this round Slovenia clinched the position while Belarus fell short. The official tally showed Slovenia receiving 153 votes and Belarus garnering 38 votes, underscoring the competitive and high-stakes nature of Security Council elections. The outcome reflects the evolving balance of influence among states within the UN system and highlights the regional dynamics that often shape such decisions.
Alongside Slovenia, other nations — Algeria, Guyana, Sierra Leone, and South Korea — were elected as non-permanent members of the Security Council without any viable alternatives, securing their seats for the 2024-2025 term. These selections illustrate the UN’s effort to ensure a broad representation of regions and perspectives on one of the world’s most consequential diplomatic platforms. Observers in Canada and the United States have followed these developments closely, recognizing how the composition of the Council can affect resolutions on peacekeeping, sanctions, and international security cooperation.
Outgoing United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres, speaking on the sidelines of major international gatherings, has repeatedly called for reforms of the UN Security Council and Bretton Woods institutions to better reflect today’s geopolitical realities. He argues that the current global financial architecture remains tethered to the post-World War II power structure established in 1945, and that modernization is necessary to align governance with contemporary economic and strategic realities. This view resonates with policymakers in North America who seek more inclusive decision-making processes and smarter, more adaptable mechanisms for global economic coordination, particularly as emerging economies assume larger roles in international affairs.