Mozambique has been elected to the United Nations Security Council.

Mozambique has been elected as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council for a two-year term commencing in January by the United Nations General Assembly.

Ecuador, Japan, Malta, and Switzerland were also elected in the Thursday voting.

India, Ireland, Kenya, Mexico, and Norway will be replaced.

President Filipe Nyusi of Mozambique stated that his country will be the voice of African nations seeking to establish a peaceful future.

"This is a watershed moment for the country, a watershed moment for Mozambique. Our country has a long and interesting history.

It has a track record and extensive experience advocating for conflict resolution and, above all, promoting negotiated peace solutions; in this regard, our commitment is unshakable," he added in a statement.

Mozambique was voted in with 192 votes, Ecuador with 190, Japan with 184, Malta with 185, and Switzerland with 187.

Five permanent members – the United States, United Kingdom, France, Russia, and China – and ten non-permanent members make up the 15-member council.