SLOVAK VIEWS ON G-4 FRAMEWORK RESOLUTION

UNCLAS BRATISLAVA 000558

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E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: PREL LO UNGA
SUBJECT: SLOVAK VIEWS ON G-4 FRAMEWORK RESOLUTION

REF: A. SECSTATE 126870

B. BRATISLAVA 468


1. (U) Poloff delivered reftel points to Richard Galbavy,
Acting Director of the MFA Department of International
Organizations and UN Offices. He shared the Slovak views
regarding UN reforms and the Security Council, indicating
that it was also an important priority.


2. (SBU) According to Galbavy, it is universally believed
among member states that the UNSC should be expanded. The
Slovaks have supported an increase in the UNSC's membership
in both permanent and non-permanent categories. They view
candidacy for UNSC expansion not only based on geographic
representation, but more on the capacity of member states to
take on new responsibilities and enhance the council's
responsiveness to international peace and security concerns.
On a number of occasions during the current UNGA session, the
Slovak's supported Japan's and Germany's bid for a permanent
UNSC seat in an enlarged council. In Galbavy's estimation,
both proposed models (G4 and UFC) suggest expanding the
Council to 25 members and propose a geographical distribution
of seats.


3. (SBU) Slovakia concurs that the Security Council reform
debate should not block the broader implementation of the
UNSYG reform package and will work with the US and other UN
partners for an ambitious and balanced outcome to strengthen
the UN and improve its primary functions, including
management reforms and modernization of the UN Secretariat.


4. (U) Ref (B) conveys more detailed Slovak views.
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