China, Pakistan Try To Derail India, G4 Nations' UN Security Council Bid
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China's Permanent Representative Fu Cong also threw in criticism against India and the G4, saying that there were "a few countries and interest groups who pursue their own selfish and small-circle interests when it comes to Council reform".
The lack of adequate geographic representation in the UN Security Council is responsible for its failures, and giving Africa permanent membership will be essential to make the highest decision-making body effective, R. Ravindra, charge d'affaires of India's UN mission has said.
Speaking on behalf of the G-4, the group of India, Brazil, Germany and Japan, on Monday at an open debate of the Council on reforming itself, he said, "A primary reason for the underperformance of this critical institution remains the non-representation of Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean and the under-representation of Asia-Pacific in the permanent category".
"We are convinced that African representation in both permanent and non-permanent categories will be an indispensable part of UNSC reform for a more representative and effective Council," he said.
