Pakistan opposes new permanent seats in UNSC

Khan said Pakistan would respect Africa's collective demand for the continent's enhanced role in the Security Council.

He claimed the "Group of Four" countries (Brazil, India, Germany and Japan), who are pushing for permanent seats on the Council, were trying to foist their position on the membership.

The G-4 have complained in the debate in the General Assembly about the slow pace of reform in the Security Council. They called on the President of the General Assembly to accelerate negotiations that could lead to a decision on permanent seats.