Namibia has reiterated its support for Africa's common position on reforming the United Nations Security Council, calling for two permanent and five non-permanent African seats and the abolition of the veto power. 

If the veto is retained, Namibia insists it should be extended to all Council members. 

Speaking after a ministerial meeting on UN Security Council reform, International Relations and Trade Minister Selma Ashipala-Musavyi said the meeting, co-hosted by Kenya and France, brought together African foreign ministers and the French foreign minister to discuss advancing Africa's long-standing call for a more equitable international governance system.

Ashipala-Musavyi says growing global tensions make reform of the international system more urgent than ever.

Representing the C10 Committee on UN reform, of which Namibia is a member. The Foreign Minister of Sierra Leone delivered a statement on behalf of the group. 

Statements were also made by the UN General Assembly; Kenya as a supporter; and France, outlining its own position on the reform agenda.

Ashipala-Musavyi noted that the conversation should go beyond the Security Council to include reform of the broader international system, including the UN General Assembly and its working methods. 

The meeting also discussed the importance of Africa consolidating its stance ahead of the next election of the UN Secretary-General.

The well-attended meeting, described as timely in light of global tensions, reaffirmed Africa's determination to continue advocating for a more representative and inclusive United Nations structure.