The United States has said that the United Nations Security Council needs to reflect the ground realties of the 21st century and it would work with other members of the world body to make that happen.
"The United States believes that the long-term legitimacy and viability of the UN Security Council depends on
its reflecting the world of the 21st century," said Gordon Duguid, the State Department Acting Deputy Spokesman,
onThursday.
"We will make serious and deliberate efforts in consulting with key allies and capitals to find a way forward on reform that enhances the ability of the Security Council
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to carry out its mandate effectively and to meet the challenges of the new century," Duguid said.