Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Thursday that it is necessary to anchor the path of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) reform that gives priority to special arrangements for Africa.

The current UNSC structure lacks sufficient African representation, making it unjust, Wang said during a meeting among the African Union Committee of Ten (C10) Heads of State and Government on UN Security Council Reform and foreign ministers of five UN Security Council permanent members.

He reiterated China's strong support for correcting the historical injustices faced by Africa, and said that China was among the first to advocate for special arrangements addressing Africa's demands in the reform process of the UNSC.

Wang stressed the importance of increasing the representation and voice of developing countries, particularly in the Global South. The UNSC should ensure more participation from developing nations, including African countries, especially small and medium-sized ones, to enhance the Council's authority and efficiency. It should not become a club for big or wealthy nations nor a battleground for political confrontations, he said.

Wang reaffirmed support for the Intergovernmental Negotiations (IGN) platform as the primary channel for UNSC reform. He underscored the importance of safeguarding this inclusive platform, which is authorized by the UN General Assembly and widely recognized by member states, to foster global consensus on reform.