Liberia Begins Preparations to Lead UN Security Council After 65-Year Absence
Liberia has begun a series of national and diplomatic engagements ahead of its planned assumption of the United Nations Security Council’s rotating presidency in December, marking the country’s first time in the leadership position in 65 years.
President Joseph Boakai announced the initiative, tagged “Road to the United Nations Security Council Presidency”, during activities marking United Nations Day in Liberia. The campaign is expected to prepare government institutions, diplomatic representatives and other stakeholders for the country’s upcoming responsibility on the global security platform.
Liberia secured a non-permanent seat on the 15-member Security Council for the 2026-2027 term following its election in 2025. The achievement is being regarded by the government as a major step in restoring the country’s influence in international affairs after decades of limited participation in the council.
Boakai said Liberia’s return to the centre of global diplomacy presents an opportunity to contribute to discussions on international peace and security, drawing on its own experience of conflict recovery and peacebuilding.
The December presidency will place Liberia in charge of coordinating the council’s meetings and agenda for the month, offering it an opportunity to influence discussions on pressing global security concerns. The government says its preparations will focus on translating the country’s experience in sustaining peace at home into meaningful contributions to international security.
