Russia Backs India, Brazil, African Nations for Permanent UNSC Seats — Lavrov
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Asian, African and Latin American countries remain the main problem facing the UN Security Council due to underrepresentation.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Russia supports permanent membership on the United Nations Security Council for India, Brazil and African nations, according to TASS.
Lavrov described the underrepresentation of Asian, African and Latin American countries on the council as the main problem facing the global security body, TASS reported.
The Russian foreign minister's remarks come amid longstanding international debate over reforming the UN Security Council, which currently has five permanent members: the United States, Russia, China, the United Kingdom and France.
India, Brazil and several African nations have for years sought permanent seats on the council, arguing that its current structure does not reflect the current global balance of power or represent large populations across Asia, Africa and Latin America.
TASS did not specify further details from Lavrov's statement, including when or where the remarks were made.
Sources
EGazette summarizes reporting from multiple sources; follow the links for the originals.
Related articles
United Russia Leads Preliminary Vote Count With Half of Ballots Processed
Russia's Central Election Commission reports early results showing the ruling party ahead, with the Communist Party in second place, according to TASS.
United Russia Leads Duma Election With Over 41% of Vote Counted
Russia's Central Election Commission reports early returns showing the ruling party ahead, followed by four other parties clearing the threshold for seats
Russian Election Authority Reports Turnout at 45.1% in Parliamentary Vote
Russia's Central Election Commission said voter turnout reached 45.1% in the latest parliamentary election, according to a statement on its website.
Russia's Parliamentary Elections Reach Final Day of Voting
Polling was set to conclude across Russia's time zones, with first results expected after stations close in the Kaliningrad exclave, according to TASS.
Russian Parliamentary Election Turnout Reaches 44.63%, Election Commission Says
The Central Election Commission reported the turnout figure based on data collected as of 1:00 a.m. GMT, according to TASS.
Russian Official Accuses Kiev of Planning Operations to Disrupt Elections
A Russian diplomat says Ukrainian forces are massing near the Donetsk and Luhansk regions ahead of alleged plans to disrupt Russian elections, according to TASS.
Comments
Loading comments…