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UN Security Council reform proposals

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During the 81st United Nations General Assembly, discussions regarding the reform of the UN Security Council emerged from multiple nations. Kyrgyz President Sadyr Caparov advocated for a modernized Council, proposing the addition of two permanent seats for Africa and one for Latin America to better reflect global interests. Caparov also suggested that the authority to impose international sanctions should be centralized exclusively within the United Nations to ensure compliance with the UN Charter. Additionally, he recommended creating a permanent public record within the General Assembly to track member states’ commitments. He noted Kyrgyzstan’s readiness to act as a mediator ahead of its 2027-2028 term as a non-permanent member. Russia has continued to propose expanding the representation of the ‘global majority’ within the Council. Kiril Logvinov of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that reform should focus on increasing the presence of countries from Asia, Africa, and Latin America. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov further specified support for India and Brazil to obtain permanent seats, arguing that reforms should prioritize the interests of the Global South rather than allocating more seats to Western nations. Lavrov opposed granting additional permanent seats to Germany and Japan, accusing them of moving toward “militarism and revanchism.” He maintained that while the Council should be more representative, the existing privileges and veto powers of current permanent members should not be diminished. This stance highlights a division within the G4 reform coalition, which includes India, Brazil, Germany, and Japan. Other leaders have joined the call for structural changes; Mauritian Foreign Minister Dhananjay Ramful expressed support for India, while Portuguese Prime Minister Luis Montenegro called for reforms that include permanent seats for Africa, Brazil, and India. Conversely, the Marshall Islands expressed continued support for Japan's candidacy.

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  4. 2026-09-23 13:24 UTC UN Security Council reform proposals

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