The Philippines on Sunday sought the support of the United Nations for its bid for a non-permanent seat in the
In a speech delivered on behalf of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. before the 78th session of the UN General Assembly in New York, Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo asked UN member-states to back the country’s bid for a non-permanent seat for the term 2027 to 2028.
“The Philippine candidature for a non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council for the term 2027 to 2028 manifests our strong desire to offer the best of the Philippine diplomatic tradition,” he said.In May, Foreign Affairs Undersecretary Eduardo de Vega said the Philippines already presented its candidature and started its campaign for a non-permanent seat in the UNSC.
De Vega said the welfare of overseas Filipino workers could also be up for a dialogue under the UNSC. The UN Security Council is composed of 15 member-states, with China, France, the Russian Federation, the United Kingdom, and the United States as permanent members of the council.
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