“Package solution” needed for Security Council expansion due to wide differences: China

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BEIJING: China, which has been impeding the entry of India into the Security Council, said on Thursday that there are “wide differences” over reforms related to the expansion of this powerful unit of the United Nations and such “packages” There is a need for a Package Solution that can contain the interests and concerns of all parties.

The G-4 group, consisting of India, Japan, Germany, and Germany, made “meaningful” steps to move towards the long-pending reform of the Security Council. Concerned over the shortage on Wednesday and demanded an “immediate” solution to the issue. Foreign Ministers of G-4 countries, including Foreign Minister S Jaishankar, held a digital meeting on the sidelines of the 75th session of the United Nations General Assembly and discussed in depth the need for immediate reform of the United Nations Security Council.

Jaishankar tweeted after the meeting on Wednesday, “a unanimous call for a content-based discussion within the deadline.” In response to the call of the G-4 foreign ministers, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin said at a press conference here, “We believe that the reform of the Security Council is an important issue that is linked to the long-term development and all the immediate interests of its members.” is.”

He said, “There have been wide differences on the issue and there is a lack of broad consensus on management to improve. China wishes to work with other members of the United Nations to achieve a package solution that can capture the interests and concerns of all parties through dialogue and discussion. ” The G-4 countries in a joint statement released to the press on Wednesday underscored the need for immediate reform of the United Nations and its main decision-making units to better contain contemporary matters.

“The foreign ministers of the G4 countries expressed disappointment over efforts to derail this (reform) process and take meaningful steps soon on this subject to mark the 75th anniversary of the United Nations,” the statement issued by the Indian Ministry of External Affairs said. Committed to it. ” In the 75th year of the United Nations, India will begin its two-year term as a temporary member of the Security Council from January 1 next year. India has been spearheading efforts to reform the Security Council for decades, stating that the entity formed in 1945 does not reflect contemporary realities of the 21st century and is not more capable of dealing with the current challenges.

India has been a strong contender for the permanent membership of the Security Council and has wide support for the permanent seat, including four of the five permanent members of the unit – the US, Britain, France and Russia. The council’s five permanent members also include China, which has veto power. It has been a hindrance in India’s efforts for permanent membership for years.

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