Times Of Swaziland: KING CALLS FOR SECURITY  COUNCIL SEATS, PEACE

KING CALLS FOR SECURITY  COUNCIL SEATS, PEACE
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 BY KINGS OFFICE CORRESPONDENT on 28/09/2018 04:25:00


NEW YORK, USA – The Kingdom of Eswatini has called for the allocation of not
less than two permanent seats for the Africa continent on the UN Security
Council.
Speaking at the 73rd United General Assembly, His Majesty the King said these
seats should come with all the prerogatives and privileges of permanent
membership - including the right of veto and five non-permanent seats, in the
United Nations Security Council.
The king said as negotiations of reforms of the United Nations Security Council
progress, the Kingdom of Eswatini calls for favourable consideration of the
common African position and also for those countries that are not members of the
Security Council.
His Majesty said it was unfortunate that the African continent continued to
absorb more peacekeeping missions than any other United Nations regional
grouping.
“This qualifies Africa proper representation in areas of peace and security,
making it a key player as and when matters of peace and security are discussed
in all structures of the United Nations. We therefore plead that Africa should
not be left behind. Her voice must be heard and featured prominently and
permanently at the United Nations,” he said.
The King’ speech placed great emphasis on peace, emphasising the need for UN
member countries to reassess their approaches to peace building.
“It is a time to assess whether we are still living up to the ethos of our
forefathers, that sought to ensure the world never again gets to endure another
world war, but rather finds peaceful solutions to resolving possible conflict.