¡¡  TOKYO, Jan. 10 (Xinhuanet) -- Japanese Foreign Minister Taro Aso said Tuesday that an unaltered G-4 resolution would not be accepted in the United Nations and Japan will seek continued dialogue with the U.S. on its efforts of getting a permanent membership in the UN Security Council.

    "I don't expect that an unaltered G-4 draft resolution will be adopted," he told a press conference, referring to a document sponsored by Brazil, India, Germany and Japan, known as the Group of Four, who are striving for a permanent seat in the UN Security Council.

    The draft proposes enlarging the Security Council membership from 15 to 25 by adding six permanent members and four nonpermanent members

    It was redelivered to the United Nations General Assembly last Thursday following a failed attempt last year due to insufficient support. However, Japan did not join the other co-sponsors this time.

    Aso said he conveyed Japan's view to India during his South Asia tour last week.

    The foreign minister said that in order to secure the seat, Japan "must continue dialogue with the United States and other countries while maintaining cooperation within the G-4."

    Although Washington is Japan's biggest ally, it strongly opposes the G-4 resolution.

    Japan is reportedly working on its own version of such a resolution. Enditem