UN SECURITY COUNCIL VOTE: Philippines loses bid for Asia-Pacific seat to Kyrgyzstan
02:53 Min
The Philippines has failed in its bid for a seat on the United Nations Security Council. It lost the Asia-Pacific spot to Kyrgyzstan, after falling short of the required two-thirds majority. Observers say Kyrgyzstan's victory could strengthen China and Russia's influence on the Council. Both had backed the Central Asian nation. Nick Harper reports from Washington.
04 Jun 2026 10:47pm
The Philippines has failed in its bid for a seat on the United Nations Security Council. It lost the Asia-Pacific spot to Kyrgyzstan, after falling short of the required two-thirds majority. Observers say Kyrgyzstan's victory could strengthen China and Russia's influence on the Council. Both had backed the Central Asian nation. Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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