G4 and L69 countries seek UNSC reform

Key Points

• 1The G4 countries (India, Brazil, Germany, and Japan) are seeking permanent membership and reform of the UN Security Council.
• 2The L69 and C-10 groups also support UNSC reform.
• 3The G4 ministers reiterated the need to increase both permanent and non-permanent categories of UNSC membership.
• 4They emphasized the need for better representation from regions like Africa, Asia-Pacific, and Latin America.
• 5The groups reaffirmed their support for the Common African Position.
• 6Further delays in comprehensive reform impact the UN's credibility and legitimacy.
• 7India, Brazil, and South Africa share convergent views on UNSC reforms.