UNSC reforms
Q. Which of the following statements is/are correct about UNSC?
1. Inter- Governmental Negotiation (IGN) process has been adopted for UNSC reforms.
2. Luxembourg envoy to the UN Sylvie Lucas has been appointed as the next chair of the Inter-Governmental Negotiations of UN.- Published on 29 Oct 15a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both
d. None
ANSWER: Both
- This is the first time in the history of the Inter- Governmental Negotiation (IGN) process that a decision on UNSC reform has been adopted through an official formal Document of the UNGA.
- Also letters were circulated containing the positions of groups and member states that indicated they did not wish their proposals to be included in the body of the negotiating text.
- These countries include the US, Russia and China.