10
THE
PERMANENT
FIVE (P5)
China
France
United Kingdom
United States
Russia
Open to a modest
enlargement (21), in
particular to Africa ; Some
members preference
among countries aspiring
for permanent
membership;
Generally
understood to be
opposed to but
some appear to
be flexible as far
as Africa is
concerned
No common position
France, UK, US are in
favour of permanent
representation for
Africa
No common
position
Think it is an internal
matter of Council