Belarus calls for enlargement of African representation in UN Security Council

On September 11, Deputy Foreign Minister of Belarus Igor Secreta met with Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Uganda to Belarus Moses Kavaaluuko Kizige. This was reported to sb.by by the press service of the Belarusian Foreign Ministry.

The Deputy Minister assessed the development of the situation in the world at the present stage. In this regard, he welcomed the growing activity of African countries in the international arena, including in the UN in the context of reforming the organization. He called for an increase in the representation of African countries in the UN Security Council.

The parties discussed priority areas for the development of relations between Belarus and Uganda and other African countries.

The interlocutors noted the convergence of approaches on key issues of the global agenda, confirmed their readiness to jointly defend the principles of multilateralism and contribute to strengthening the multipolar system of international relations based on the principles of mutual respect and consideration of the interests of all states.

Igor Secreta highly appreciated the active role of Uganda as the Chairman of the Non-Aligned Movement.