Aus contests for non-permanent seat in UNSC

Melbourne: Australia on Wednesday announced its bid for a non-permanent seat in the UN Security Council, with Foreign Minister Julie Bishop stressing <g data-gr-id="12">on </g>the need for international cooperation to tackle security challenges.

“If elected, Australia will use our term to support Australia’s core national security interests, while enhancing our international influence by making a practical constructive contribution across the Security Council’s agenda,” she said.

Australia, whose last two-year term ended in December 2014, would make its bid for a non-permanent seat in 2029-30.

The UN Security Council includes 10 non-permanent members, with five elected each year.