Trinidad and Tobago has secured a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for the 2027-2028 term, marking a major diplomatic achievement for the nation.
The seat was won in a single round of voting earlier this morning, garnering support from 181 of 191 UN member states, representing 95 percent of votes cast — far exceeding the two-thirds majority of roughly 129 countries required to secure a place on the council. Notably, all five permanent members of the Security Council — the United States, the United Kingdom, France, China and Russia — voted in favour of Trinidad and Tobago’s bid.
Prime Minister the Honourable Kamla Persad-Bissessar SC launched the campaign at the United Nations General Assembly in New York in September 2025, and has since maintained direct dialogue with world leaders across the globe to build support for the country’s candidacy.
Trinidad and Tobago’s campaign was anchored by the theme “Building Consensus for the Realization of Sustainable Peace and Security” and centred on three strategic pillars: curbing the illicit trafficking of small arms and light weapons; women, children, peace and security; and artificial intelligence and global security.
The UNSC is widely regarded as the most powerful body in the UN system, bearing primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security. All member states are bound to comply with its decisions.
Officials say the seat will significantly elevate the country’s standing on the world stage, opening doors for deeper engagement on issues of global peace, development and international cooperation, as well as new avenues for strategic partnerships.