Somalia Chairs UN Security Council for First Time in More Than 50 Years

GOOBJOOG NEWS | NEW YORK: Somalia presided over the United Nations Security Council for the first time in more than five decades, marking a symbolic milestone in the country’s renewed engagement with the global diplomatic system.

Somalia’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Abukar Osman Baale, chaired the Council during a high-level signature meeting focused on the rule of law, the first time the country has held the rotating presidency since 1972.

The meeting brought together senior diplomats and officials to discuss the importance of upholding international law, strengthening multilateralism and reinforcing accountability as nations confront global security and governance challenges.

In a statement shared on social media, Somalia’s UN mission said the moment underscored the need to reinvigorate commitment to the UN Charter and to translate principles of the rule of law into concrete action for future generations.

The presidency reflected the country’s determination to play a constructive role in international peace and security and to advocate for a rules-based global order anchored in the UN Charter.

The development also highlights Somalia’s gradual re-emergence on the international stage after decades of conflict, as it seeks to project itself as an active and responsible member of the international community.