Madbouly urges UN Security Council expansion in New York peace address

Egyptian Prime Minister Mustafa Madbouly outlined Egypt's vision for reforming multilateral institutions at a UN General Assembly peace breakfast in New York.

• Madbouly spoke at the peace breakfast hosted by Finnish President Alexander Stubb during the UN General Assembly's 81st session.
• Madbouly said the Security Council's composition no longer reflects current political realities and called for expanding both permanent and non-permanent membership.
• He called for expanding Africa's representation on the Security Council to correct the historical injustice done to the continent.
• Madbouly stressed reviving preventive diplomacy, saying Global South countries often bear the costs of conflicts even when they are not parties.
• Madbouly said the tools for restoring and maintaining peace are available, but the question is whether they will be used effectively, consistently, and fairly.
• He stressed that fulfilling the promise of peace requires collective political will and reaffirmed Egypt's readiness to work constructively with all international community members.
• Madbouly said conflict root causes must be addressed and mediation strengthened with sufficient international support.
• He added that Egypt has pursued a consistent policy of helping resolve various regional crises.