Pakistan opposes new permanent UNSC seats, citing council dysfunction, especially in Gaza conflict.

Pakistan opposes adding new permanent seats to the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), arguing it would worsen the council's dysfunction. Ambassador Munir Akram cited the Gaza conflict as an example of the council's failure to act due to permanent member disagreements. Instead, Akram supports adding 11 to 12 non-permanent seats to increase representation and balance power within the council.

November 12, 2024
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