Lavrov: Russia opposes new 'Western seats' on UN Security Council
Russia's foreign minister reiterated support for permanent Security Council seats for Brazil and India while addressing African representation demands.
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Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said Russia opposes the creation of new Security Council seats for Western countries, according to TASS.
Lavrov reiterated Moscow's support for granting permanent Security Council seats to Brazil and India. He also said Russia's position takes into account Africa's interests, in line with the African Union's Ezulwini Consensus and the Sirte Declaration, which call for the continent to receive permanent representation on the council.
The comments come amid a long-running international debate over reforming the UN Security Council's permanent membership, which has remained largely unchanged since 1965.
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