On June 3, Kyrgyzstan was elected as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council, a historic milestone for the nation. Russia's permanent representative to the UN, Vasily Nebenzya, expressed his congratulations, describing the election as a convincing victory and good news for both Kyrgyzstan and Russia. He emphasized the importance of their alliance through the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) and looked forward to collaborating over the next two years at the UN Security Council. Nebenzya also welcomed the election of Zimbabwe, noting its independent policy stance, alongside Kyrgyzstan. The recent elections brought five new non-permanent members to the Security Council, with Kyrgyzstan being elected for the first time. Other elected members included Austria, Portugal, Trinidad and Tobago, and Zimbabwe. The voting process was described by Nebenzya as enjoyable, contrasting with the often contentious nature of such elections. This development is seen as a positive diplomatic achievement for Kyrgyzstan, highlighting its growing role on the international stage.