India, Brazil, Germany, and Japan Renew Call for UN Security Council Reform
The G4 Ministers called for expanding UN Security Council membership in both permanent and non-permanent categories.
The group of four countries—India, Brazil, Germany, and Japan—has reiterated its demand for reform in the United Nations. On September 23, during the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly, the foreign ministers of these countries met to discuss the Security Council’s status and reform possibilities.
The meeting included Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira, German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock, Indian Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar, and Japanese Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa. They emphasized that significant challenges to the multilateral system highlight the need for comprehensive reform of the Security Council. Such reform is essential to ensure the UN reflects contemporary geopolitical realities.
Looking ahead to the UN’s 80th anniversary in 2025, the G4 Ministers stressed the urgency of reforming the Security Council. They reaffirmed their commitment to supporting each other’s candidacies as new permanent members in a reformed council. They also welcomed the “Summit of the Future,” held on September 22 and 23, where global leaders called for urgent Security Council reform.
In addition, the ministers praised Brazil’s initiative to promote global governance reform during its G20 presidency. They highlighted the importance of transforming the global order and reiterated that Security Council reform remains a top priority following the summit.
The G4 Ministers called for expanding UN Security Council membership in both permanent and non-permanent categories. They believe this expansion will enhance the Council’s legitimacy and effectiveness. They also emphasized the need for better representation of developing countries and under-represented regions, including Africa, Asia-Pacific, and Latin America.
Finally, the ministers expressed support for the Common African Position and noted the progress made in the UN General Assembly. However, they voiced concern over the lack of substantial progress in Intergovernmental Negotiations, urging a swift start to negotiations based on written proposals.
