Putin Calls for Expanded UN Security Council Representation for Global South
Speaking at a BRICS leaders' summit, the Russian president also urged reforms to the IMF, World Bank and WTO to reflect changing global economic realities, according to Anadolu Agency.
Russian President Vladimir Putin called for expanding representation of Global South nations on the United Nations Security Council, according to a report by Anadolu Agency.
Putin made the remarks while addressing a summit of BRICS leaders, the news agency reported.
According to Anadolu Agency, Putin also urged reforms to major international financial institutions, including the International Monetary Fund, the World Bank and the World Trade Organization, saying such changes were needed to reflect changing global economic realities.
The report did not provide further details on specific proposals put forward by Putin regarding the composition or structure of the Security Council or the financial institutions mentioned.
BRICS, which includes Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa among its members, has in recent years expanded its membership and has increasingly positioned itself as a platform for developing and emerging economies to voice concerns about global governance structures.
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- Putin calls for expanding UN Security Council representation for Global South — Anadolu Agency (Turkey)
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