Portuguese PM calls for UN Security Council seats for Africa, Brazil and India — Anadolu Agency

In Geneva, Switzerland, Portuguese Prime Minister Luís Montenegro called during the UN General Assembly for Africa, Brazil and India to be granted permanent seats on the UN Security Council. In his view, the body’s composition should better reflect a changing world, Anadolu Agency reports.

Representation on the Security Council

Montenegro also stressed the need to make the UN more flexible and effective. He called on member states to meet their financial obligations to the organization and provide it with adequate resources, including for peacekeeping missions.

According to the Portuguese head of government, his country, which will begin serving on the UN Security Council as a non-permanent member in January, will focus on preventing crises, strengthening partnerships and protecting human dignity.

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Statements on international conflicts

Speaking about the Middle East, Montenegro said it was necessary to end the humanitarian tragedy and called for progress on a two-state solution. Regarding Iran, he advocated for freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz.

The Portuguese prime minister also called for a just and lasting peace to end the war of the Russian Federation — an aggressor state — against Ukraine and reaffirmed Portugal’s support for Kyiv. He added that conflicts cause an energy crisis and rising fuel prices worldwide.