United Nations, Nov.9 (ANI): China has said that it is against setting an artificial time limit for reform of the United Nations Security Council, or for pushing through any solution over which UN member states still have serious disputes.
Xinhua quoted Wang Min, Chinese deputy permanent representative to the UN, as telling a General Assembly plenary meeting on the reform of the Security Council that reform involves all member states of the UN, and therefore, requires in-depth participation by all to reach the widest possible consensus through extensive and democratic consultations.
"As member states remain seriously divided over the core issues involving Security Council reform, they need to remain engaged in dialogue, negotiations and consultations," he said.
"China is against setting an artificial time limit for the reform or pushing through any solution over which Member States still have serious disputes. Gamesmanship or playing on words will lead us nowhere," Wang said.
As an important part of the reform of the United Nations, Security Council reform should give priority to increasing the representation of developing countries, those in Africa in particular, the ambassador said.
The reform should offer more opportunities to more countries, particularly small- and medium-sized countries, to serve in the Security Council on a rotating basis to participate in its decision making process, he added.
The 15-member Security Council has not changed since its creation following the Second World War. Five permanent members hold veto power-China, France, Russia, United Kingdom and United States-and 10 non-permanent members, with no veto, are elected for two-year terms. Some countries have argued that this structure does not represent the realities of today's world. (ANI)
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