CARICOM leaders congratulate Trinidad and Tobago on election to UN Security Council
Caption: (from left) Minister of Foreign and CARICOM Affairs, The Honourable Sean Sobers, shakes hands with Permanent Secretary in the Minister of Foreign and CARICOM Affairs, Randall Karim, at the conclusion of the UN General Assembly vote to elect new non-permanent members to the UN Security Council for 2027-2028. Photo: © UN Photo
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- Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM Secretariat) have extended congratulations to the Government and people of Trinidad and Tobago following its election to a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council for the 2027–2028 term.
- The election, held on June 3, 2026, saw strong backing from United Nations Member States, which CARICOM said reflects international confidence in Trinidad and Tobago’s longstanding commitment to multilateralism, peace and security, and adherence to the principles of the UN Charter.
- In a statement, CARICOM leaders described the development as a significant milestone not only for Trinidad and Tobago but for the wider Caribbean region, calling it a moment of shared pride across member states.
- The Community also expressed confidence that Trinidad and Tobago will bring the perspectives of Caribbean Small Island and Low-lying Coastal Developing States to the Security Council, particularly on issues affecting regional and global stability.
- CARICOM further reaffirmed its support for Trinidad and Tobago as it prepares to assume the responsibility, pledging continued collaboration in advancing the collective interests of the region within the United Nations system.
Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM Secretariat) have extended congratulations to the Government and people of Trinidad and Tobago following its election to a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council for the 2027–2028 term.
The election, held on June 3, 2026, saw strong backing from United Nations Member States, which CARICOM said reflects international confidence in Trinidad and Tobago’s longstanding commitment to multilateralism, peace and security, and adherence to the principles of the UN Charter.
In a statement, CARICOM leaders described the development as a significant milestone not only for Trinidad and Tobago but for the wider Caribbean region, calling it a moment of shared pride across member states.
The Community also expressed confidence that Trinidad and Tobago will bring the perspectives of Caribbean Small Island and Low-lying Coastal Developing States to the Security Council, particularly on issues affecting regional and global stability.
CARICOM further reaffirmed its support for Trinidad and Tobago as it prepares to assume the responsibility, pledging continued collaboration in advancing the collective interests of the region within the United Nations system.
The United Nations Security Council role will place Trinidad and Tobago among the key global decision-makers on matters of international peace and security during its two-year term.
