United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres emphasized the need to rectify the underrepresentation of Asia among the Security Council’s permanent members. Guterres highlighted the importance of reforming the Council to enhance the peace and security system within the UN.
Expressing his personal view, Guterres advocated for including permanent members from Africa and ensuring equal representation for Latin America. He stressed the necessity of rebalancing the Council to address the underrepresentation of Asia.
India has proposed similar reforms, aiming to secure permanent membership and garnering widespread support among UN members. Guterres criticized those hindering the reform process, noting that opposition to Council reform undermines the UN’s effectiveness.
Guterres also supported limiting the veto rights of permanent Council members, a move proposed by France and Britain. These restrictions would apply in cases of genocide or severe crimes against humanity, aiming to facilitate a reformed Security Council.
