UNGA president: inability to tackle Ukraine war reflects UNSC's 'dysfunctional' system

The "dysfunctional" system of the UN Security Council has been reflected in the "absurd" situation arising out of one of its permanent members attacking Ukraine and the global body's failure to address the crisis reinforces the urgent need for its reform, UN General Assembly President Csaba Korosi said on Monday.

In an address at a think-tank, Korosi strongly pitched for reform of the UN Security Council to reflect the changing balance of global power and economic heft of various countries and criticised the slow process that was started around 17 years back to bring the changes.

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The Hungarian diplomat, who is currently serving as the President of the 77th United Nations General Assembly, commended India's call during its recent membership of the UN Security Council for peace in Ukraine and its humanitarian aid for people hit by the conflict.

Korosi said the war in Ukraine has caused untold sufferings, displacements and "unleashed" an energy and food crisis across the globe.

(PTI)