Russia hopes to anchor Africa's UN Council representation in the summit documents, envoy says The issue of historical injustice regarding the continent's role in the world body remains Moscow's top priority, Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, Anna Abstineva, told Sputnik. Key points from the diplomat: Russia expects its efforts in this regard to be reflected in the final documents of the ongoing Russia-Africa Summit in Moscow, building on the commitments made in the 2023 Declaration. Moscow greatly appreciates the African partners' push for reform of the UN Security Council based on the Ezulvini Consensus and the Sirte Declaration of 2005. Direct expansion of the council remains a complex political task, as there is currently no concept supported by the vast majority of UN member states, Abstineva noted. Subscribe to Sputnik Africa | X.

Russia hopes to anchor Africa's UN Council representation in the summit documents, envoy says The issue of historical injustice regarding the continent's role in the world body remains Moscow's top priority, Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, Anna Abstineva, told Sputnik. Key points from the diplomat: Russia expects its efforts in this regard to be reflected in the final documents of the ongoing Russia-Africa Summit in Moscow, building on the commitments made in the 2023 Declaration. Moscow greatly appreciates the African partners' push for reform of the UN Security Council based on the Ezulvini Consensus and the Sirte Declaration of 2005. Direct expansion of the council remains a complex political task, as there is currently no concept supported by the vast majority of UN member states, Abstineva noted. Subscribe to Sputnik Africa | X.