Kyrgyzstan Prioritizes Afghanistan Stability in UN Security Council Bid
The President of Kyrgyzstan has announced that if his country is elected as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council, special attention will be given to the situation in Afghanistan. Sadyr Japarov emphasized that the security of Central Asian countries is directly linked to stability in Afghanistan and that these two cannot be considered separately.
In a message released on Sunday, May 17, by the Kyrgyz presidential press office, addressed to leaders of UN member states, Japarov stated that Bishkek will provide sustained humanitarian assistance to the people of Afghanistan, especially women and children, based on this perspective. He also reaffirmed his country’s commitment to supporting vulnerable groups in Afghanistan.
The Kyrgyz president further expressed support for the gradual economic and political integration of Afghanistan into the international community. This comes as the Taliban administration’s takeover has complicated formal engagement with Kabul due to political challenges, extensive restrictions particularly on women, and security concerns.
These remarks are part of Kyrgyzstan’s diplomatic campaign to secure a non-permanent seat on the Security Council. The election for five non-permanent members for the 2027-2028 term is scheduled for June 3, 2026, at the UN General Assembly in New York.
Japarov has called on UN member state leaders to support Kyrgyzstan’s candidacy. He has repeatedly stressed that instability in Afghanistan could have direct security repercussions for Central Asia.
Meanwhile, Russia, a strategic ally and partner of Kyrgyzstan, has previously reported that between 18,000 and 23,000 militants are active in Afghanistan. Sergey Shoigu, Secretary of Russia’s Security Council, has also stated that the situation in Afghanistan holds “special importance” for members of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization.
