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India, Germany and Japan call for UN Security Council reform
India and Germany have expressed their commitment to reforming the UN Security Council.
The 2 countries have been seeking permanent membership of the council along with Japan and Brazil.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi called for reform of the Security Council in an address to the UN General Assembly in New York on Saturday.
He said institutions that reflect the needs of the 20th century will not be effective in the 21st century.
German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier told the Assembly that all UN bodies, including the Security Council, need to adapt to the times, saying the UN is not a complete organization.
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe last week also stressed the need to reform the Security Council in a speech at the General Assembly.
Differences among the 5 permanent members often hold back debate at the council. Current discussions aimed at reforming the council include a plan to increase the number of members as well as restricting the exercise of veto power.
