ChristineMarie
November 13th, 2007, 07:31 AM
The United Nations will start its work in the plenary of the General Assembly this week by discussing a report on enlargement of the Security Council.
For years, the issue has sparked heated debate, as opinions differ on how to democratize the high UN body and achieve equitable representation.
The right to veto, enjoyed by five countries in their capacity as permanent members (the US, China, France, Britain and Russia) has also been a cause of friction.
The complex scene around the future of the Security Council has led diplomats here to think there is still a long way before it is solved.
http://www.plenglish.com/article.asp?ID=%7B22C38F29-C964-4AB1-B148-25DC51B1C600%7D)&language=EN
For years, the issue has sparked heated debate, as opinions differ on how to democratize the high UN body and achieve equitable representation.
The right to veto, enjoyed by five countries in their capacity as permanent members (the US, China, France, Britain and Russia) has also been a cause of friction.
The complex scene around the future of the Security Council has led diplomats here to think there is still a long way before it is solved.
http://www.plenglish.com/article.asp?ID=%7B22C38F29-C964-4AB1-B148-25DC51B1C600%7D)&language=EN