Ukraine yesterday expressed support for the bid of the Philippines for a non-permanent UN Security Council seat from 2027 to 2028.
Earlier, Malacanang said President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will advance the Philippines’ bid for a non-permanent UN Security Council seat when he attends the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York next month.
Malacanang said Marcos will emphasize the country’s commitment to international agreements and its role as a credible partner in promoting peace and stability in his effort to win support from UN member states for Manila’s bid in the UN Security Council.
Elections for the UN Security Council seat will be held in June 2026.
Ukraine’s Ambassador to Manila Yuliia Fediv said Kyiv’s support is her country’s gratitude to the affirmative vote by the Philippines in support of its candidacy to the UNESCO Executive Board and to the United Nations Economic and Social Council for 2026-2028.
The last time the Philippines was able to land a seat as one of the 10 non-permanent members of the UN Security Council was in 2004-2005.
The Security Council is the UN’s most important body tasked to maintain international peace and security.
It has the “Big 5” countries composed of the United States, United Kingdom, France, Russia and China as the permanent members.
The current temporary members include Albania, Brazil, Gabon, Ghana, India, Ireland, Kenya, Mexico, Norway, and the United Arab Emirates.
“The historic visit of the President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky to Manila on June 3 last year was more than a milestone. It was a message to the world that Kyiv and Manila are ready to build a new era of cooperation,” Fediv said in an event celebrating Ukraine’s National Day celebration.
Fediv said Ukraine and the Philippines are also working to update draft agreements on the establishment of a Joint Commission of Trade, Economic, and Scientific and Technical Cooperation, as well as on Agriculture Cooperation, Cyber Defense, and Defense Cooperation.
The Ukrainian envoy also expressed gratitude to Manila to have a comprehensive, just and lasting peace in her country.
“Ukraine seeks peace, a peace that is just, lasting, and never purchased at the cost of submission. As we continue our resistance against aggression, we know that diplomacy is a vital front,” Fediv added.
Ukraine is embroiled in a gruelling war with Russia that started when President Vladimir Putin sent his troops in February 2022 expecting a swift campaign.
