UN General Assembly
2004

can serve as a good basis for member States to hold in- depth discussions with a view to arriving at concrete measures to be implemented soon, thus meeting the expectations of the world public at large of a new, effective and more democratic United Nations. In that connection, Viet Nam is of the view that, if the Security Council’s democracy, effectiveness and transparency are to be enhanced and if it is to truly act on behalf of all United Nations Members, as stated in the Charter, both the non-permanent and the permanent membership of the Security Council should be enlarged and developing countries more adequately represented in that important body. We wish to reiterate our support for Japan, Germany, India and other capable countries from different continents becoming permanent members of the Security Council once it is enlarged. A more peaceful, fairer and more favourable environment for development requires international economic relations based on equality, mutual benefits, shared responsibilities and the realization of commitments. Developed countries should seriously seek to fulfil their commitments to allocating 0.7 per