PH accepts UN Security Council loss to Kyrgyzstan after multi-round vote

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines on Thursday accepted the outcome of the United Nations Security Council election and congratulated Kyrgyzstan after losing its bid for a nonpermanent seat for the 2027–2028 term. Foreign Affairs Secretary Theresa Lazaro said the Philippines respected the decision of UN member states and extended its congratulations to the Kyrgyz Republic, which secured the Asia-Pacific seat after multiple rounds of voting at UN Headquarters in New York. “The Philippines respects the decision of the member states of the United Nations and extends its congratulations to the Kyrgyz Republic following today’s election for the nonpermanent seat in […]...

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