UN General Assembly
2024

It is high time for Africa to have permanent presence at the Security Council table. Africa has been neglected for far too long. That has to change. Also, the Small Island Developing States deserve a non-permanent seat. Their voice must be heard. Especially given the existential threats they are facing. The decision-making process should be revisited as well. No single state should have veto power in the United Nations Security Council. Especially when it comes to conflicts the permanent members are involved themselves. This is the way to ensure that the permanent members of the Security Council uphold their responsibility to protect peace and security. Dear Friends, The United Nations once used to be a beacon of hope for the people. Not anymore. We must change that. We must rebuild trust and common values. And we can do this by working together. Latvia is fully prepared to shoulder its part of the responsibility. For the first time, Latvia is running for a non-permanent seat on the United Nations