Mexico calls for UN Security Council reform

Mexico called for reform of the United Nations Security Council, that would allow for a greater number of member countries across a wider geographical spectrum.

A statement released by Mexico's foreign ministry said that it wanted the 10 temporary members to grow to 26, with six members from Africa, five from Asia, four from Latin America and the Caribbean, five from both Western and Eastern Europe and one from small developing nations, reports Reuters.

"The final aim of this process would be to have a more representative Council, that is more efficient , more transparent and that would be accountable to the U.N. General Assembly," added the statement.

The foreign office also noted that it was against changing the five permanent members of the council.

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