Japan aims to be a new permanent member of the U.N Security Council amid its reformation. (Image via Japan Horizon)

Motegi: Japan is ready to become permanent U.N Security Council Member

On Tuesday, the Foreign Minister of Japan, Toshimitsu Motegi, asserted Japan's willingness to participate in the United Nations (U.N) Security Council. During his speech marking the 75th anniversary of the UN, Motegi wanted the permanent members of the Security Council to be increased in order to reform the council to become a more effective and representative international body that reflects the essence of the international community in the 21st century. Currently, India, Germany, Brazil, and Japan (known as the Group of 4) are affirming their commitments as aspiring permanent members of the U.N Security Council.

Moreover, also marking the 75th anniversary of the bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Motegi said that Japan vowed to fulfill its duty to prevent the tragedies of war from reoccuring., Motegi stated Japan's willingness to cooperate in handling situations such as the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemics.

"As a permanent member of the U.N Security Council, Japan is more than ready to fulfill its responsibility and contribute to ensuring the world's peace and stability," stated Motegi in a video conference.

No more status quo, Motegi added, saying that the permanent members of the Security Council should address the issue and reform after the pandemic has ended. Currently, the U.N Security Council has 5 permanent members: Britain, China, France, Russia, and the United States, as they reflected the dominant power during the creation of the UN after World War II. Since its membership in 1956, Japan holds one of the 10 rotating Security Council slots for 11 terms.

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