Guyana to again assume Presidency of UN Security Council for June 2025

Guyana is set to assume the Presidency of the United Nations Security Council for the month of June 2025, with its Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Her Excellency Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett, meeting with UN Secretary-General António Guterres ahead of the country’s leadership role.

The meeting took place at the UN Headquarters in New York, marking a key moment as Guyana prepares to steer the Council’s agenda during its one-month presidency.

Guyana, currently serving as a non-permanent member of the Security Council for the 2024–2025 term, last held the presidency in February 2024. During that tenure, the country was praised for adopting a transparent, consultative, and inclusive approach, earning the cooperation and support of fellow Council members.

The presidency of the Security Council rotates monthly among its members, in accordance with the English alphabetical order of the Member States’ names.

While chairing the Council’s formal sessions is a central responsibility, the role of President encompasses far more. It includes leading consultations, engaging with UN officials, liaising with Member States, and interacting with civil society organisations on key issues before the Council. These responsibilities position the President at the heart of global diplomacy during their month-long tenure.

As June begins, all eyes will be on Guyana as it prepares once again to help shape international peace and security discussions from the Council’s helm.