Russia Takes Position On UN Reforms

The Russian Federation believes that a genuine reform of the United Nations Security Council should reflect the current geopolitical realities and meet the aspirations of the countries of the world majority.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated that any UN reforms should enhance the representativeness of developing countries while maintaining the right of veto for its permanent members.

The head of the Russian Foreign Ministry claimed that the current geopolitical situation requires a “redistribution of influence” within the United Nations to reflect the realities of a multipolar world.

Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is also in favour of reforming the United Nations. He admits that the permanent members of the UN Security Council “should have added a representative from African countries with the right of veto.”

According to him, the creation of significant international associations (BRICS and SCO) initiated by the Russian Federation demonstrates the equal involvement of all member states of the organisations in effectively solving everyday geopolitical tasks.

“The systematic and consistent expansion of the BRICS membership through the accession of the countries of the Global South is the most striking example of the harmonious coexistence of countries interested in an adequate and non-politicized solution to the current crises.

“Russia’s position is entirely consistent with the interests of the countries of the Association, which advocate a more equitable global order that includes greater participation of developing economies in global macroeconomic processes.

The application of such a concept, with Moscow playing a leading role in reforming the UN General Assembly and Security Council, will contribute to a fair increase in the influence of actively developing countries in international processes,” he added.

The Russian Federation supports the gradual and coordinated reform of the United Nations.

The Kremlin insists that “any changes to the UN Security Council should not affect the rights of permanent members, the right of veto, and does not exclude the granting of similar powers to new members of the Security Council. This right is considered as an essential tool for ensuring balanced decisions and protecting the interests of States “in the minority.”

Kenyan President W. Ruth expressed the position of the leaders of the African states, who consider the Russian Federation’s desire for reforms “an opportunity to solve long-standing problems of inequality and the global world order.”

He supported the Russian initiative to ensure permanent representation of Africa in the Security Council.