Cairo: Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration, and Expatriates Affairs Badr Abdelatty underscored the necessity of reforming the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) to rectify the historical injustice faced by the African continent. Abdelatty made these remarks during a meeting with Ambassador Michael Imran Kanu, the Permanent Representative of Sierra Leone to the United Nations and Chairperson of the African Union Committee of Ten (C-10) on UN Security Council Reform.

According to State Information Service Egypt, Abdelatty applauded Sierra Leone's pivotal role in leading the C-10 to bolster the unified African stance, which is articulated through the Ezulwini Consensus and the Sirte Declaration. These documents form the backbone of Africa's position in the ongoing intergovernmental negotiations on Security Council reform.

Abdelatty advocated for a thorough and integrated reform of the Security Council, emphasizing that the principles of the Ezulwini Consensus and the Sirte Declaration must remain intact and unfragmented. He reiterated the significance of these frameworks as they guide Africa's call for fairness and representation.

The Egyptian Foreign Minister highlighted the legitimacy of the African continent's request for two permanent seats on the Security Council, complete with all privileges and powers, including the important veto right. Additionally, he called for the allocation of five non-permanent seats in an expanded Security Council, reflecting Africa's size and international influence.