New York (TDI): The United Kingdom continues to express its steadfast support for the reform of the UN Security Council.
This statement was delivered by Archie Young, the UK Ambassador to the General Assembly, during the proceedings at the UN General Assembly.
Archie Young remarked that “During our previous meeting to address UN Security Council reform in this Assembly, numerous colleagues expressed their concerns regarding the precarious and threatening condition of the world, as well as the challenges it presents to our multilateral framework.”
He further expressed that “A year later, the situation has become even more critical, and the necessity to enhance our multilateral system through reform is increasingly urgent.”
In his address to the UN General Assembly in September, my Prime Minister thoughtfully considered the intricate and interwoven challenges confronting the world and our multilateral system.
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He remarked that the current state of conflict affects a greater number of nations than ever before in the history of the United Nations, resulting in a significant human cost in Ukraine, Gaza, Sudan, and other regions globally.
Archie further highlighted that the role of The Security Council – along with its duty to uphold international peace and security – remains as crucial now as it has always been.
Furthermore, Archie observed that the United Kingdom holds the view that a reformed Council, along with a shared and renewed dedication to the UN Charter, would enhance the Council’s capacity to effectively address the challenges confronting the global community.
He expressed that the UK remains committed to advocating for an expansion in both the permanent and non-permanent categories of membership, aiming for a total in the mid-twenties.
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The United Kingdom advocates for the establishment of permanent representation for African nations, as well as permanent seats for Brazil, Germany, India, and Japan.
The UK is dedicated to this objective, and we anticipate engaging in thorough and productive discussions during the intergovernmental negotiations, which we trust will advance us towards text-based negotiations.
