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Working methods of the Security Council - Security Council, 10043rd meeting
Speakers Press Security Council to Broaden Penholding, Boost Transparency, Address Veto Use, at Open Debate on Working Methods
Open debate on the Working methods of the Security Council under the agenda item "Implementation of the note by the President of the Security Council (S/2024/507)" [S/2025/719].
The Security Council must address issues hampering its working methods and credibility, including broadening penholder access, enhancing transparency, unblocking delays in filling and operationalizing subsidiary bodies, and restraining use of the veto, speakers urged the 15-member organ today as it undertook its annual open debate on the subject.
The debate is “the one day of the year” when Council members and the wider UN membership meet to discuss how the Council works to carry out this primary responsibility to maintain international peace and security, emphasized Loraine Sievers, Director, Security Council Procedure, and co-author of The Procedure of the UN Security Council.
In addition to issues cited above, the Council should further address the balance between public and private meetings; enhancing relations with the wider UN membership, especially troop- and police-contributing countries; and the 2026 appointment process for the next Secretary-General.