President Joe Biden has announced that the US is engaging in consultations with numerous countries to break the gridlock surrounding reform of the UN Security Council, aiming to include more permanent members. The US supports India, Germany, and Japan becoming permanent members and seeks representation for Africa and the Latin America-Caribbean region. Biden emphasized the importance of bringing diverse voices and perspectives to the Council and fostering international cooperation. He also mentioned initiatives like the Quad partnership and the India-to-Europe Economic Corridor as examples of global collaboration. Biden extended an olive branch to China, emphasizing responsible competition and cooperation while pushing back against aggression. He pledged unwavering support to Ukraine in its conflict with Russia, with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warning against making deals with Russia.
President Joe Biden has announced that the US is engaging in consultations with numerous countries to break the gridlock surrounding reform of the UN Security Council, aiming to include more permanent members. The US supports India, Germany, and Japan becoming permanent members and seeks representation for Africa and the Latin America-Caribbean region. Biden emphasized the importance of bringing diverse voices and perspectives to the Council and fostering international cooperation. He also mentioned initiatives like the Quad partnership and the India-to-Europe Economic Corridor as examples of global collaboration. Biden extended an olive branch to China, emphasizing responsible competition and cooperation while pushing back against aggression. He pledged unwavering support to Ukraine in its conflict with Russia, with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warning against making deals with Russia.