India,Brazil,Germany and Japan join hands on UNSC reform

“This Council should be expanded in both the permanent and non-permanent categories of membership,taking into consideration the contributions made by countries to the maintenance of international peace and security,as well as the need for increased representation of developing countries in both categories,” the statement said.

The nations have made the point that Africa needs to be represented in the permanent membership of an enlarged Council but have expressed disappointment on the progress made on UNSC reforms so far.