General Assembly: 34th plenary meeting, 78th session

Question of equitable representation on and increase in the membership of the Security Council and other matters related to the Security Council - Item 121. Debate on the item.

• Categories: Meetings & Events / General Assembly
• Video Length: 02:53:11
• Production Date: 16 November 2023
• Asset Language: Arabic; Chinese; English; French; Original; Russian; Spanish
• Personal Subject: FRANCIS, DENNIS
• Subject Topical: ACCOUNTABILITY; ARMED CONFLICTS; INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION; INTERNATIONAL PEACE AND SECURITY; PEACE AND SECURITY; VIOLENCE
• MAMS Id: 3147994
• Parent Id: 3141394

Description

With Violent Conflicts Increasing, Speakers Say Security Council Reforms Crucial to Ensure International Peace, Stability, as General Assembly Begins Debate Appointments Made to Committees on Administrative and Budgetary Questions, Contributions, Investments, Independent Audit Advisory Committee, Auditors Board.

With increased violent conflicts around the world and heightened scrutiny of the Security Council’s actions as a result, the General Assembly met today for its annual debate on how to reform the 15-nation organ, with speakers reiterating their calls to make it more representative, transparent and accountable in order to address the most serious threats to international peace and security.