Japan ready to become permanent U.N. Security Council member: Motegi

Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi on Tuesday underlined Japan's willingness to contribute to global governance as a permanent member of the U.N. Security Council as he made a case for reform of the world body's 15-nation decision-making organ.In a statement to mark the 75th anniversary of the founding of the United Nations, Motegi called for the number of permanent members to be expanded to make the council "an effective and representative organ" that reflects the realities of the international community in the 21st century.Expressing Tokyo's willingness to take a leadership role in tackli…READ FULL ARTICLE