The United States has announced its support for the creation of two permanent seats on the U.N. Security Council for African states, along with a rotating seat for small island developing nations. U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Linda Thomas-Greenfield made the announcement, emphasizing the need for a more inclusive and representative council that reflects the demographics of the modern world.
This move is part of broader efforts by the U.S. to repair its relationships with African nations and strengthen ties with Pacific Island countries, particularly in light of growing Chinese influence in the region. The U.S. continues to support permanent seats for India, Japan, and Germany as part of the proposed council reforms.
However, despite ongoing discussions about Security Council reform, the expansion of veto power to new members is not supported by the U.S. The proposal for African representation aligns with long-standing calls from developing nations for a more equitable global governance structure.