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New proposal calls for 10 more elected Security Council members
www.chinaview.cn 2005-05-27 23:59:02

    UNITED NATIONS, May 27 (Xinhuanet) -- Opponents of the idea to increase the permanent seats on the UN Security Council circulated a working paper on Friday, calling for an increase of 10 non-permanent seats on the body.

    The proposal would bring to 20 the number of non-permanent seats on the Security Council. Under the proposal, all 20 non-permanent members on the enlarged council may have a chance for immediate re-election.

    "Retiring members may be eligible for immediate re-election subject to the decision of their respective regional groups," the paper said. Enditem

    

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