KING CALLS FOR SECURITY COUNCIL SEATS, PEACE

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.

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