JAKARTA, Oct 20 (Bernama-Xinhua) -- United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called for reform of the UN Security Council during a visit to Indonesia, warning that some permanent members are undermining international peace and security by waging wars and disregarding international law, reported Xinhua
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- Speaking at the Foreign Policy Circle Talks event at Indonesia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Jakarta on Monday, Guterres questioned whether the council's current composition reflected today's geopolitical realities.
- "Unfortunately, today, we see permanent members of the UN Security Council waging wars while disregarding international law," he said, adding that the council's current structure no longer adequately represents the world, limiting the United Nations' ability to maintain international peace and security.
- Guterres arrived in Indonesia on Oct 17 for a three-day official visit, during which he met with President Prabowo Subianto and other senior officials.
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