[…]A balanced expansion of the Security Council would strengthen its credibility and the legitimacy of its decisions.
Sweden would like to see permanent and non-permanent seats added, and a fairer representation of all continents on the Council.
Africa, home to 1.3 billion people and the largest regional bloc in the United Nations, has no permanent seat. This is neither logical nor fair.
Furthermore, the veto should never be used to prevent the UN from acting against serious violations of international law or in humanitarian disasters.
Madam/Mister President,
We must continue to strengthen our United Nations. To make this organisation stronger and better equipped to prevent conflict and meet the challenges of tomorrow.
We must continue to find common agreements, based on the fundamentals. Every country’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. Prohibition of the use of force. Respect for international law, human rights and humanitarian principles. Läs talet