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News reports on UNSC reform incorrect - Pakistan HC Certain newspaper reports and comments that appeared in the past suggesting Pakistan is supporting Japan's goal for a permanent seat while opposing India's bid is incorrect. Pakistan's stance on United Nation Security Council (UNSC) reform remains unchanged, High Commission of Pakistan stated in a press release. The release said that the Foreign Minister of Pakistan during a recent visit to Japan had highlighted the importance of evolving an objective criteria and building a consensus on the issue of Security Council expansion. Pakistan as well as a majority of the UN membership believes that the Security Council must be made more representative, democratic and accountable. Councils reform should be comprehensive in all its aspects covering size, composition, working methods, decision-making and accountability. The Council should not create new centres of privilege, with or without veto, the release said. Pakistan's endeavour is that the overarching reform of the UN should not be eclipsed or overshadowed by the debate on the enlargement of the Council. Other pressing issues such as development goals, resolution of interstate conflicts, WMD proliferation, terrorism and trans-national crime must also get equal and proportionate attention. The proposed reform is, in fact, a quest for a new vision of collective security, one that addresses major threats to peace, security and prosperity. It was along these lines that Foreign Minister Kasuri held talks and consultations with his Japanese interlocutors. He expressed the hope that Japan as an important state would help the international community achieve the objective of a comprehensive and balanced UN reform, the release said. |
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