South African President calls for UNSC reforms at BRICS Summit

Source: Lokmat Times | Original Published At: 2026-09-12 18:30:21 UTC

Key Points

• South African President Cyril Ramaphosa called for comprehensive reforms of the United Nations Security Council at the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi.
• Ramaphosa said Africa, which accounts for 54 UN member states, remains without permanent representation on the Security Council and called for a more representative, accountable, transparent and effective council.
• The BRICS members' session was held under the theme of inclusive global governance and strengthening multilateralism.
• India's Ministry of External Affairs said BRICS leaders found broad convergence on the need to make global governance institutions more representative, inclusive, effective and responsive.
• The leaders reiterated support for comprehensive UN reform, including Security Council reform with greater representation for developing countries, and reform of the international financial architecture.
• The Ministry of External Affairs said the discussions reaffirmed BRICS cooperation based on mutual respect, equality, solidarity, openness, inclusiveness and consensus.