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G4 Nations Support Summit of the Future, Stress Need for Comprehensive UNSC Reform to Reflect Geopolitical Realities
On the sidelines of the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly, the Foreign Ministers of the "Group of Four" countries-External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, Foreign Minister of Brazil Mauro Vieira, Foreign Minister of Germany Annalena Baerbock, and Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan Yoko Kamikawa-gathered to review the state of play and the possibilities of reform of the United Nations Security Council.
UK PM Starmer Supports India's Bid for Permanent UNSC Membership, Advocates for Major Reforms
"If we want the system to deliver for the poorest and most vulnerable then their voices must be heard. We need to make the system more representative and more responsive to those who need it most. So we will make the case not just for fairer outcomes, but fairer representation in how we reach them. And this also applies to the Security Council. It has to change to become a more representative body, willing to act -- not paralysed by politics. We want to see permanent African representation on the Council, Brazil, India, Japan and Germany as permanent members, and more seats for elected members as well," Starmer stated while addressing the general debate at the 79th session of the UN General Assembly in New York early Friday, India time.
Chile Supports India's Bid for Permanent UNSC Membership, Russia Calls It a 'Legitimate Aspiration'
Discussing the general debate of the 79th Session of the General Assembly of the UN in New York, Font actually made a call for reform in the United Nations, arguing that "the world has changed a lot" since 1945 when 51 countries, including Chile, took the transcendental step of establishing the United Nations.
World edging towards 'powder keg'; UNSC, other global bodies need reforms, Says Guterres
He said that solutions require the reform of international institutions, including the Security Council, and commitment to the Charter of the United Nations.
'Pact of Future' Summit to Mark a 'Big Step Forward' for UNSC Reforms, Says UN Official
The Security Council reform segment of the draft is considered by its drafters in the negotiation process "as groundbreaking, as potentially the biggest step forward since the 1960s," Under Secretary-General Guy Ryder, who is the lead for the Summit of the Future, said on Wednesday.
Russia Accuses Kyiv of Betrayal: Deputy Envoy Speaks Out at UNSC
Polyanskiy spoke about the "Kursk adventure" this August, underlining that Ukraine itself described the attack by Zelensky's regime against the peaceful Russian border area. Evidence, he said, proved that Ukrainian nationalists committed atrocities in the Kursk region: murdered civilians, including pregnant women who were attempting to leave the conflict zone. He further accused Ukrainian forces of attacking civilian cars, drones against ambulances, journalists, and volunteers, looting Russian villages, and publishing their actions online. He also emphasized that the Ukrainian forces are attacking and destroying civilian infrastructure, residential buildings, schools, and even hospitals while displaying Nazi symbols.
UNGA Delays UNSC Reforms Again, India Warns of Legitimacy Crisis
India’s Deputy Permanent Representative, Yojana Patel, expressed concern that the ongoing Inter-Governmental Negotiations (IGN) could "lose legitimacy" if they continue indefinitely without producing concrete outcomes. Following the Assembly’s vote to roll over the discussions to the session beginning next month, Patel voiced India’s frustration over the lack of progress.
UNGA President Highlights Progress and New Framework in UNSC Reform Process
"I am encouraged by the progress we've made. The framework now in place could provide broad support from the membership, offering a good foundation for ongoing work," Francis said on Thursday, in an optimistic assessment of long-delayed discussions.
India Urges Accountability for Nations Opposing UNSC Permanent Membership
People within the United Nations who still have the courage to oppose the expansion of permanent membership and deprive Africa of her rightful place must be taken to task, Wednesday said Mr. R. Ravindra, Charge d'Affaires in India's UN Mission.
India Calls for Greater Geographic Representation to Strengthen UNSC
Speaking for the G4 group of countries, India, Brazil, Germany and Japan, he told an open debate on reform of the Security Council, "A primary reason for the underperformance of this critical institution remains the non-representation of Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean and the under-representation of Asia-Pacific in the permanent category.".
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