Bhutan’s Prime minister Lotay Tshering has supported G4 countries’ bid for United Nations security council reforms and a seat at the high table. G4 grouping, that has been calling for UNSC reforms includes India, Germany, Brazil & Japan.
Bhutan’s PM in his speech at United Nations General Assembly said, “Bhutan has also long supported the aspirations of the G4 to serve as Permanent Members to an expanded Security Council, of course, with Africa also appropriately represented.”
Earlier this week, foreign ministers of G4 countries met and called for urgent reforms “to better reflect contemporary realities”.
Bhutan PM also spoke on COVID-19 crisis and how his country dealt with the crisis. Lotay said, “Under direct supervision of our King, we have meticulous surveillance systems in place” which he said includes “close monitoring of our international entry points and…