Statement the Permanent Representative of Brazil to the United Nations, Ambassador Sérgio França Danese, at the UNSC open debate on “Implementation of the note by the President of the Security Council (S/2024/507)” - November 14th, 2025

Mr. President,

I thank Sierra Leone for convening this open debate. The continuing improvement of the Security Council's working methods is a necessity for ensuring gains in both its effectiveness and legitimacy.

There is wide-ranging recognition that there has to be a more meaningful participation of elected members in the drafting of outcome documents. We encourage elected members to take on greater responsibilities, particularly with regard to penholdership, promoting a more equitable division of labor in resolution negotiations. With ten members, a united E-10 can bring better balance to the Security Council and can be a valuable force in favor of meaningful action and a call on the permanent members' responsibility to act accordingly.

Equally important is the inclusivity of the Council's debates. The participation of civil society representatives, particularly women, in briefings to this Council should be fostered. Their perspectives enrich the understanding of complex issues and strengthen the legitimacy of decisions.

Mr. President,

Enhanced cooperation with the Peacebuilding Commission is paramount. The Council should benefit more from the critical mass produced by the PBC.
The written advices issued by the PBC and the participation of the PBC chair in briefings to the Council ensure that the Commission's perspectives are formally integrated into the Council's consideration of relevant matters. The Security Council should consider diverse formats of engagement with the PBC, including by the practice of formally recommending that countries on its agenda transition to the PBC, on a strictly voluntary basis, in order to consolidate peace and prevent the relapse into conflict. This approach should reflect the longer-term perspective that peacebuilding and sustaining peace demand.

Mr. President,

While improving working methods is vital, we must acknowledge a fundamental reality: no minor enhancement of the Security Council procedures can sufficiently address the severe lack of efficacy, legitimacy, and representativeness present in the council´s current composition.

Its enlargement in both categories of membership is urgently needed. The Council cannot be fully legitimate and effective as long as the Global South remains sidelined and whole regions, such as Latin America and the Caribbean and Africa are not represented in the permanent category. Any debate on working methods must be underpinned by the overarching framework of comprehensive reform, which includes this expansion.

Improvements in working methods and reform are not separate objectives, but complementary elements of a single vision. Ultimately, to fulfill its mandate to maintain international peace and security, this body must work in an effective, transparent, and responsible manner, with improved working methods and expanded membership, guided by the purposes and principles of the Charter, and the interests of all UN Member States.

Thank you.