Ruto renews push for UN Security Council reform, says current structure outdated
The president noted that the Security Council’s post-World War II framework is no longer in line with today’s world, which is characterised by a multipolar order.
President William Ruto has renewed his calls for urgent reforms to the United Nations Security Council, asserting that its current structure is outdated and unrepresentative of today’s global diversity.
Ruto made these remarks during a public lecture at Peking University in Beijing, where he criticised the domination of the council by five permanent members and their double standards.
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“The Security Council, once a beacon for peace and diplomacy, now has one permanent member invading one country, while another member takes sides in conflict,” he said, though he did not name specific countries.
The president noted that the Security Council’s post-World War II framework is no longer in line with today’s world, which is characterised by a multipolar order.
He called for reforms that would include better regional representation, particularly for regions like Africa and Latin America, which have long been sidelined in global decision-making.
“Peace and security cannot be monopolised by a few nations. Decision-making must reflect global participation,” Ruto stressed.
Ruto’s call for reform has found support among many developing nations, but challenges remain as countries like the US, China, and Russia disagree on the specifics of any changes.
While China supports broader representation for the Global South, it opposes diluting the privileges of permanent members.
The United States advocates for expanding non-permanent seats while maintaining the veto power of the current permanent members.
As the UN’s 80th anniversary approaches in 2025, Ruto’s push for reform is expected to feature prominently in discussions, with African nations possibly pushing for two permanent seats to be allocated to the continent.
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