The five permanent members of The United Nations Security Council cannot be amended but additional permanent members added by the US envoy can global body said Wed.
Speaking at a hearing in the House of Representatives of Representatives Committee on Appropriations Subcommittee on Foreign Affairs, Foreign Operations and Related Programs The US Ambassador to the United Nations, Linda Thomas Greenfield, said she launched a discussion in the Security Council in September through 77 session of United Nations General Assembly US President Joe Biden noted call for Reformation.
“We have to make this council more comprehensive and more She said “.
But she stressed that the “standing five” was built in the United Nations Charter, adding, “I can’t change that.”
But we can change, and add additional permanent members, as well as additional members elected members of She said “the board”.
She said she was engaged with countries in all regions in the last few months with The idea of moving forward on some species of fix that allows us To bring new countries in the Security Council.”
“Japan currently he elected member. India was elected member for the past two years and both of They have expressed their desire to be permanent members.”
Effectiveness of The UN Security Council was questioned, especially after the Russian war against Ukraine. Russia, one of The five permanent members of UN Security Council, accused of using veto power To block decisions regarding Ukraine.
other permanent members of The UN Security Council is the United States, the United Kingdom, France and China.
during the General Assembly in September brought Biden, among other leaders up The issue is called to expand the board membershipsaying permanent seats should awarded to countries in Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean.
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has always called for Restructuring of United Nations summit decision-to prepare body with His motto: “The world greater than five.”
General Assembly of the United Nations in which all members are countries They are equally represented and reflective common will of the international community should Erdogan said earlier.
he added that it “more democracy more transparent, more active And more Accountable “The Security Council is an expectation that it shares international community.
Obviously the United Nations should Suppose a more active role in Solving crises that claim lives of thousands of innocent people every day and in Ensure sustainability of development, Erdogan said.
Erdogan has always criticized the unrepresentative nature of The five permanent members of the Security Council call for reform under the slogan: “The world Greater than five.” He said that because the permanent members of Security Council – United States, United Kingdom, France, China and Russia – use veto power for Their own interests, disadvantaged countries They pay ‘unfair’ price. “
“not possible for The United Nations Security Council, which works by considering priorities of Only five permanent members, to prevent conflicts and establish peace, stability and security,” Erdogan said often.
