Pakistan demands expansion of UNSC

Pakistan said the proposed expansion of the Security Council must be done by re-balancing representation.

Pakistan said the proposed expansion of the Security Council must be done by re-balancing the representation of various regions of the world on an equitable basis.

Pakistan's Ambassador to UN Abdullah Hussain Haroon said this to a UN General Assembly panel entrusted to reform the Security Council.

He said representation to developing countries will address issues relating to the under-representation of Asia, Latin American and Africa in the UNSC.

Haroon also said there are serious differences over the expansion the 15-member Security Council.

The Security Council is composed of five veto-wielding permanent members and ten non-permanent members which are elected for a two-year term.