G4 countries calls for 'decisive push' of UN Security Council reforms

NewsBharati    24-Sep-2020 14:20:51 PM
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New Delhi, September 24: Highlighting the urgency of reforming the United Nations and updating its main decision-making bodies, to better reflect contemporary realities, the G-4 nations of India, Germany, Brazil, and Japan called for a “decisive push” for the long-delayed reforms of the UN Security Council.
 
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“Participated in G4 Foreign Ministers Meeting that called for a decisive push for UNSC reforms during UN75. Unanimous call for text-based negotiations in a fixed time frame. Reformed Multilateralism guides India’s approach to the United Nations," External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar tweeted. The Ministers expressed disappointment at attempts to derail this process and committed to addressing the issue in a meaningful way and with increased urgency at this 75th anniversary of the UN.
 
They also expressed their concern at the lack of any meaningful movement forward in the Intergovernmental Negotiations (IGN) on the Security Council reform. They also voiced concern that after two sessions in February and March, the IGN was adjourned due to COVID-19 and no further meetings were held thereafter. "However, virtual meetings or a written process could have taken place to allow for progress to be made in the previous session," the ministers said.
 
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, Brazil's Foreign Minister Ernesto Arajo, Japanese Foreign Minister Motegi Toshimitsu, and Minister of State at the Foreign Office Niels Annen on behalf of German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas met virtually on Wednesday on the sidelines of the 75th session of the United Nations General Assembly.
 
"The world of today is very different from what it was when the United Nations was created 75 years ago. There are more countries, more people, more challenges but also more solutions. Our working methods need to keep pace and adapt. We reiterate our call for reforms of three of the principal organs of the United Nations. We commit to instilling new life in the discussions on the reform of the Security Council," the statement released by the external affairs ministry said.
 
The G4 demanded a broader membership of the Security Council, with increased and enhanced representation of countries with the capacity and willingness to contribute to the maintenance of international peace and security. The G4 Ministers reiterated their support for each other’s candidatures as aspiring new permanent members in a reformed Security Council.
 
"There is a clear need for an enhanced role of developing countries and of major contributors to the United Nations to make the Council more legitimate, effective, and representative," they said. The G4 also said participation from Africa will also allow the UN to preserve its credibility and create the political backing needed for the peaceful resolution of today’s international crises. They expressed their determination to seek concrete outcomes during the 75th session of the General Assembly.