UN Chief Guterres Highlights Need for Security Council Reform Citing Veto Challenges

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres criticized the UN Security Council for not reflecting the current global landscape, noting its structure dates back to 1945. He highlighted the absence of permanent members from Africa and Latin America and pointed to the veto power of the five permanent members as a barrier to effective conflict resolution. Guterres expressed skepticism about short-term reforms. India continues to advocate for expanding the Council's permanent and non-permanent membership to improve legitimacy and efficiency.