Russia has proposed to adopt in the UN security Council, the developing countries of Asia and Africa
Deputy permanent representative to the UN Vladimir Safronkov said that “these countries have enough potential to make a significant contribution to international peace and security”.
UN July 20. /TASS/. Developing countries of Asia and Africa must first enter an expanded UN Security Council. This was stated on Wednesday by Deputy permanent representative to the UN Vladimir Safronkov at the meeting of the General Assembly on the reform of the security Council.
We believe that the right of first refusal for a place in the security Council must have the developing countries of Africa and Asia. Sure these States have sufficient capacity to make a significant contribution to international peace and security. Importantly, this will ensure that future decisions of the Council a balanced and consistent character.Mr Ironconnecting of the Russian Ambassador to the UN
Safronov called the issue of reform of the security Council one of the most important in the agenda of the world organization, as it is “the authority which, in accordance with the UN Charter bears the main responsibility for maintaining international peace and security.” However, he noted that there are “significant differences” in the positions of States that have manifested in the last session of the intergovernmental negotiations.
According to the Deputy permanent representative of the Russian Federation, due to “enormous political significance of the issue of the reform of the security Council” member countries of the UN must find a solution which “would command much greater support of member States than the formally required two-thirds votes.” “Optimal consensus. This work should be conducted in a peaceful, transparent and inclusive manner, without setting artificial time frames,” said he, calling not to impose initiatives that “do not have universal support.”