The United States has expressed support for expanding both permanent and non-permanent seats on the UN Security Council. This stance aligns with the G4 group's model presented during the Intergovernmental Negotiations (IGN) on reforming the council. The US noted that this position is also compatible with models proposed by the L.69 group and the African Group.
According to the IGN repository, a majority of UN Member States, including all 54 African countries, favor expanding both categories of seats. Some argue that only non-permanent seats should be expanded to ensure democratic elections within the General Assembly. However, many nations believe excluding historically underrepresented regions from permanent membership would perpetuate injustice.
Supporters of expanding both categories emphasize the importance of broad geographic representation in creating an effective Security Council. The presence of non-permanent members offers diverse perspectives, while permanent members provide continuity and preserve institutional memory.
Proponents assert that modernizing membership categories will allow better representation of today's world rather than post-World War II conditions. They believe this change promotes democratic accountability and enables consistent participation from underrepresented regions.
The US acknowledged differing opinions on Security Council reform but stressed finding practical solutions despite a lack of total consensus. The nation looks forward to further discussions and reactions from other Member States regarding potential models for reform.
"Thank you to the co-chairs for their skilled leadership of the IGN, and to the G4 group for presenting its model today," concluded the statement.