"We
would like to emphasize that a quick and irrational decision might do more harm
than good," is written in the first paragraph of media statement. USA
thinks that any reform of Security Council should enjoy consensus, otherwise it
will not reach desired goals of transparency, efficiency and
fair representation. "USA will support an expansion of membership, but
this has to be country specific and proportional amongst regions," is she
explaining further. According to her, candidates for new permanent seat must
have ability to contribute to the maintenance of international peace and
security.
"Countries
that might become permanent members must have a history of political stability,
deployable military and civilian capabilities together with the willingness to
use them with UNSC resolutions, a track record on UN financial contributions, a
firm stand on the usage of the Chapter VII. of the UN Charter, ability to
cooperate diplomatically and a record of participation in global security
regimes and solutions."
She
repeated once again, that USA will not accept any change of current veto
structure, because this can lead to inefficient Council. "United States
strongly support changes in the working methods, which will improve Council’s
effectiveness, transparency and accountability," she comments the
propositions about reforming the working methods. In the last part of the
statement, she concludes that their delegation is ready to talk further with
other states, because the consensus on SC reform has not been reached yet.
Luka
Kavčič
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you can read the original version of statement:
United States of America
remain committed to the United Nations and are therefore certain that a reform
of the Security Council is needed. However, due to several obstacles in the
negotiation process, we would like to emphasize that a quick and irrational
decision might do more harm than good. Despite our commitment to a Council that
is more transparent, efficient and representative, we are convinced that this
reform must enjoy consensus and support among Member States.
United States of America
support a modest reform in membership and changes in the cooperation between
the Council and the General Assembly. USA will therefore support an expansion
of membership, but this has to be country specific and proportional amongst
regions.
Enlargement cannot diminish
Council’s effectiveness. Candidates for permanent membership must be judged on
their ability to contribute to the maintenance of international peace and
security. Any expansion proposals must accommodate charter requirements for
ratification and must name specific countries. USA will not support any kind of
modification of the veto structure or a proposal that includes veto powers for
any new member.
Our most important policy
objective is to prevent an inefficient council, which can be done through a
modest expansion and membership of reliable States. Countries that might become
permanent members must have a history of political stability, deployable
military and civilian capabilities together with the willingness to use them
with UNSC resolutions, a track record on UN financial contributions, a firm
stand on the usage of the Chapter VII. of the UN Charter, ability to cooperate
diplomatically and a record of participation in global security regimes and
solutions. We must keep in mind that the final idea of this reform is to
improve the Council and this can only be done through inclusive negotiations,
taking into account opinions of all States, their perspectives and concerns and
last but not least, contribution of each candidate to the international peace
and security.
United States strongly
support changes in the working methods, which will improve Council’s
effectiveness, transparency and accountability. The annual report of the
Security Council provides all Member States with a transparent and
comprehensive review of its work. USA aspires to facilitate the exchange of
information and enhancement of cooperation between the two co-equal principal
organs of the UN. In order to achieve this, USA proposes a different reporting
procedure, where General Assembly would receive more than only one annual
report.
Given the fact that no
proposal has so far enjoyed consensus among all the Members, we are ready to
further discuss the matter in order to eventually reach an agreement. We feel
bound to continue the work on UN goals, values and missions. We are committed
to the organization and take seriously the importance of making sure that all
Member States are appropriately involved and informed.
Urška Učakar
Permanent Representative of
the United States of America to the United Nations
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