What Quad Leaders Said On The Ukraine Conflict, Gaza War And UNSC Reforms

UNSC Reforms

The leaders reiterated their commitment to international cooperation, emphasizing support for the UN Charter and its principles. They called for urgent reforms to the UNSC to make it more representative and accountable. The Quad leaders also called for expanded permanent and non-permanent membership that includes representation from Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Caribbean.

“We will reform the UN Security Council, recognizing the urgent need to make it more representative, inclusive, transparent, efficient, effective, democratic and accountable through expansion in permanent and non-permanent categories of membership of the UN Security Council,” they said.

On Ukraine Conflict

The Quad leaders expressed deep concern over the humanitarian crisis and reaffirmed their commitment to international law, territorial integrity, and sovereignty. Condemning the ongoing violence and reiterating the need for a comprehensive and just peace, the leaders underlined the war’s negative impact on global food and energy security, particularly for developing nations.

Without naming Russia, they also declared that the use of nuclear weapons is unacceptable. “In the context of this war, we share the view that the use, or threat of use, of nuclear weapons is unacceptable. We underscore the importance of upholding international law, and in line with the UN Charter, reiterate that all states must refrain from the threat of or use of force against the territorial integrity and sovereignty or political independence of any state,” the statement read.

Gaza War

About the Gaza conflict, the leaders condemned the terror attacks on October 7 on Israel and stressed the urgency of humanitarian assistance for the region. They called for the immediate release of all hostages held by Hamas and an immediate ceasefire, stressing the need for compliance with international humanitarian law.

The statement also highlighted the importance of a two-state solution, reiterating support for a sovereign Palestinian state while addressing Israel’s legitimate security concerns. The Quad leaders condemned the attacks by the Houthis against commercial vessels in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden, stressing that these actions destabilize the region and threaten maritime safety.