February 2025 Monthly Forecast

Overview  

In February, China will hold the presidency of the Security Council.  

China is expected to organise one signature event, an open debate on “Practicing Multilateralism, Reforming and Improving Global Governance” under the agenda item “Maintenance of international peace and security”. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi will chair the meeting. UN Secretary-General António Guterres is expected to brief.  

In February, the Council is scheduled to hold a briefing on the Secretary-General’s biannual strategic-level report on the threat posed by the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL/Da’esh).  

The annual briefing by UN Police Commissioners is also expected to take place during the month.  

Middle Eastern issues on the programme include:  

African issues that will be discussed in February are:  

Regarding Asian issues, Council members will hold their semi-annual consultations on the UN Regional Centre for Preventive Diplomacy for Central Asia (UNRCCA). They will also receive a briefing on the work of the 1718 Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) Sanctions Committee.  

February marks the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The Council is likely to have one or more meetings on the country during the month.  

Other issues could be raised in February depending on developments, including on the situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.  

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