UN Security Council

Maldives red-faced over India UN vote ‘snub’

The Maldives was thrashed by Indonesia in the UN Security Council vote.

Row over Maldives failed UN Security Council bid

The Maldives was thrashed by Indonesia in the vote for a UN Security Council seat from the Asia-Pacific region.

Maldives ‘disappointed’ after being thrashed in UN vote

Indonesia got more votes than the Maldives in the contested election for one Asia-Pacific seat by 144 to 46.

India’s vote for Maldives ‘guaranteed’ at Security Council election

Ambassadors are confident India will vote for the Maldives to get a seat on the UN Security Council, despite nosediving bilateral ties.

Dhonis and hashtags for Maldives UN Security Council bid

While the Maldives foreign ministry announced the country’s candidacy back in 2016, a new website, animated video and three hashtags have been launched to support its Security Council campaign.

Maldives seeks election to UN Security Council

Citing under-representation of small states in the UN’s main bodies, Foreign Minister Dr Mohamed Asim announced Saturday the Maldives’ candidature to the UN Security Council for the term 2019-2020.

“Potential for trouble”: UN Security Council briefed on Maldives

UN security council favours anti-piracy court formation