Libya Hosts African Meeting to Strengthen Unified Stance on UN Security Council Reform

Tunis, Oct 10 (KUNA) -- The preparatory meeting of senior officials for the 14th ministerial meeting of the African Group of Ten on the reform of the UN Security Council kicked off today in the Libyan capital, Tripoli, with representatives of the committee’s member states participating, as part of African efforts to strengthen a unified continental position.

The Libyan News Agency reported that the meeting reviewed agenda items and coordinated positions in preparation for the ministerial meeting, aiming to enhance African unity of vision and support the continent’s legitimate demands for fair and equitable representation within the UN Security Council.

For its part, the Libyan Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated in a press release that discussions focused on following up on intergovernmental negotiations on Security Council reform and reaffirming the need to rectify what it described as the “historical injustice” suffered by Africa, in line with the common African position outlined in the Ezulwini Consensus and the Sirte Declaration.

The ministry added that Libya’s hosting of these meetings underscores its commitment to shared African issues and its dedication to supporting the African Union’s efforts to enhance the continent’s presence and role in the global governance system.

The outcomes of the senior officials’ meeting are expected to be submitted to the 14th ministerial meeting, scheduled to take place in Tripoli on October 10 and 11, to complete consultations and unify positions on next steps to advance the African stance at the international level.

The African Group of Ten on Security Council reform comprises Libya, Algeria, Sierra Leone, Senegal, Kenya, Uganda, the Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Namibia, and Zambia. The committee was established by the African Union in 2005 to lead and coordinate international negotiations on behalf of the African continent, advocating for a “unified African position” and demanding two permanent seats with full powers, including veto rights, as well as an increased share of non-permanent seats in the UN Security Council. (End) S.B.M. / R.J.