The UN General Assembly discusses UNSC reform, November 16, 2023.

At the General Assembly’s annual debate on how to reform the 15-nation organ held in New York on Thursday, Mr. Nguyen recommended the council be expanded in both permanent and non-permanent membership to ensure enhanced representation with seats allocated to the most underrepresented regions, especially developing countries in Africa and the Asia-Pacific. The Council should also conduct more public meetings and the use of veto should be restrained, he noted.

Participants highlighted the urgent need for the Council to undergo reforms in terms of quantity, member structure, and working methods to ensure that it can effectively carry out its mission of maintaining international peace and security, especially given increasing tensions and conflicts in many regions.