Mongolia's bid to run for a UN Security Council seat has drawn international attention, as it seeks support from China, Russia, and other nations.
On September 24, Mongolian President U. Khürelsükh traveled to New York, United States, to attend the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly, where he announced Mongolia’s intention to compete in the election for a non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council for the 2048–2049 term.
Khürelsükh emphasized Mongolia’s aspiration for greater representation of developing countries within the Security Council and called for backing from permanent members.
Data shows that over the past 81 years, 58 countries worldwide have never held a position in the UN Security Council—Mongolia is among them.
The main factors behind Mongolia’s previous inability to secure a seat are twofold: first, its geographical location between China and Russia, coupled with political ties to both powers, raises concerns among Western states about potential alignment with Beijing and Moscow in voting; second, with a population of only 3.5 million, Mongolia lacks significant global influence and visibility, making it difficult to gain nominations or sufficient votes.
Currently, as Mongolia advances its “third neighbor” foreign policy strategy, its international profile is gradually rising, leading to increased acceptance by Western nations. Ongoing discussions about reforming the Security Council, including potential expansion of seats, may provide additional momentum for Mongolia’s candidacy.
If elected, Mongolia could align its vote with positions supported by China and Russia.
Original article: toutiao.com/article/1877187507572736/
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