BAKU, Azerbaijan, October 1. Russia supports a
fair UN reform idea.
President of Russia Vladimir Putin made the remark at the 23rd
Annual Meeting of the Valdai International Discussion Club,
focusing on the theme “Responsibility for the Future: Limits of the
Possible, or Limitless Possibilities?”
"Criticism is also leveled at such a fundamental institution as
the United Nations, which, under its Charter, is meant to serve as
the central coordinating mechanism in global affairs. While such
criticism is not always objective, there are certainly valid points
being raised. In part, this stems from the fact that the UN,
despite being the most representative global organization, is in
practice governed in a far less collegial and democratic manner
than originally intended. A small group of Western nations exerts
disproportionate influence; despite representing a clear global
minority, they seek to arrogate governance functions to themselves.
And as the actual influence of these states wanes in favor of an
increasingly independent and self-assured global majority, the
imbalances in the UN’s structure are becoming increasingly stark.
This is a systemic issue that cannot be resolved overnight," he
said.
Putin noted that Russia has long supported the idea of a fair
reform of the United Nations, but such reform is impossible without
an internal consensus, something that is currently difficult to
achieve.
"I reiterate: we consistently advocate for a UN structure that
reflects the full diversity of the world, ensuring that nations
from Asia, Africa, Latin America, and the Middle East play a far
more significant role within the organization. At the same time,
it’s important to bear in mind that transforming the UN entails far
more than merely expanding the Security Council or achieving more
balanced geographic representation in international governing
bodies; it also involves redefining the organization’s substance
and priorities, including its future-oriented activities,
especially given that global changes are creating a host of new
dilemmas that simply didn’t exist before," the Russian President
added.
