UN General Assembly
1956

36. While asking for an increase in the number of non-permanent seats on the Security Council, my delegation is not in favour of increasing the number of permanent seats. The veto is already used far too often and in matters in which it should never be used. My delegation is of the opinion that the time is now ripe when we should give earnest and immediate consideration to a possible reduction in the number of members who can exercise the veto and the occasions on which it can be exercised by those who continue to be permanent members. 37. While we actively support the collaboration of States on a regional basis, as clearly permitted by the Charter, for the promotion of peace and economic development, we should look with apprehension on any development which might tend to divide the United Nations on a racial basis.