India on Thursday voiced concern over the stalled reform at the UN Security Council, saying the delay could lead to a greater deficit in representation.
India’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Ruchira Kamboj highlighted the importance of enhancing membership in both permanent and non-permanent categories, saying it will help the powerful UN body to effectively manage ongoing conflicts.
She made these remarks while delivering the statement on behalf of the G4 nations at the UN General Assembly plenary meeting on the ‘Question of equitable representation on and increase in the membership of the Security Council and other matters related to the Security Council.'
Kamboj went on to say that it is high time for the Security Council to fulfil its obligation under the Charter to act on behalf of the entire membership.
"This will not be achieved without enhancing the membership in both categories. Only this will enable the Council to manage effectively today’s conflicts around the globe as well as increasingly complex and interconnected global challenges it faces today," she remarked.
The Ambassador further added, "the longer the Security Council reform is stalled, the greater its deficit in representation. And representation is – an inescapable precondition for its legitimacy and effectiveness."
