Seeking Indonesia Pitches for UN Security Council Seat
Indonesian Foreign Minister Sugiono has formally pitched Indonesia's candidacy for a non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council for the 2029-2030 term. He emphasized the nation's commitment to multilateralism, international law, and maintaining global peace through dialogue.
Why it matters
Securing a seat on the UN Security Council would significantly elevate Indonesia's influence in global conflict resolution and multilateral diplomacy.
September 27, 2026 | 7:00 am SHARE URL berhasil di salin. Foreign Minister Sugiono delivers Indonesia's national statement for the UN general debate in New York on September 26, 2026 local time. (JG Screenshot/UN) Jakarta. Dialogue-seeking Indonesia made its UN Security Council pitch when Foreign Minister Sugiono delivered an 18-minute speech at the organization's New York headquarters on Saturday night local time.
The UN Security Council is the premier global body that passes resolutions on Gaza ceasefires and other pressing problems.
After talking about multilateralism and Indonesia's huge deployment of peacekeepers, Sugiono moved on to Jakarta's candidature for a non-permanent seat for the 2029-2030 term. Southeast Asia's biggest economy vowed to commit to unity and peace if elected.
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