Pakistan’s Ambassador Munir Akram calls for reforms in the UN Security Council to improve its transparency and inclusivity. He warns that expanding permanent seats would lock the Council in its 1945 configuration, advocating instead for elections to represent changing global realities. Discussions also highlighted both convergences and divergences among countries regarding needed reforms.
Pakistan has called for needed reforms in the UN Security Council to enhance transparency and inclusiveness to effectively address global and regional conflicts. Ambassador Munir Akram emphasized the importance of restructuring the 15-member council, urging adherence to the ‘Pact for the Future’, which emphasizes comprehensive strengthening of the UN system, including the General Assembly and related bodies.
During a debate on the working methods under Intergovernmental Negotiations on Security Council Reforms, Ambassador Akram reiterated that expanding permanent members would essentially freeze the Council’s dynamics to its 1945 setup. He advocated for election processes to keep the Council’s composition reflective of current global realities, rather than merely adding new permanent seats.
In summary, Pakistan’s ambassador to the UN highlighted the necessity for reforms that enhance the Security Council’s structure and functioning. He advocated for election-based representation over permanent member expansion and underscored the need to combine discussions on reform with broader UN system enhancements. The ongoing dialogue has revealed both agreements and significant divergences among member states regarding the future of the Security Council. Pakistan remains committed to reforming the UN bodies to ensure effective representation and address the needs of evolving global dynamics.
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