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Security Council reform at UNGA 81
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Speeches that raised security council reform
Congo · Day 6Constant Serge BoundaIn accordance with the Ezulwini Consensus, Africa's demand for two permanent Security Council seats with veto power is not a request, but a right, a legitimate right grounded, which reflects the realities of the 21st century.
The Republic of the Congo, as a member of the Committee of Heads of States and Governments of the African Union on Security Council reform, the C-10 Committee, will not compromise on this shared demand.
Your Excellencies, ladies and gentlemen, the Republic of the Congo reiterates its willingness to serve the international community With your support, we renew our aspiration to serve as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council for the 2030-2031 term.
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Antigua and Barbuda · Day 6Walton Alfonso WebsonAntigua and Barbuda welcomes the initiative led by France and Mexico calling on the permanent members to restrain, refrain voluntarily from using the veto but use it especially in situations of mass atrocities.
The veto must not paralyze the Council's work or prevent it from fulfilling its responsibility to maintaining international peace and security.
Africa's continued exclusion from the permanent membership is an injustice that must be corrected.
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New Zealand · Day 6Victoria Louise HallumPermanent members in particular must act in a manner consistent with their special responsibilities under the Charter.
Too frequently has the veto or the threat of the veto been abused to block the Council from fulfilling its responsibilities, to the frustration and sometimes despair of the global community.
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