Japan rejects U.S. plan for U.N. reform

[Lori Price CLG]

Japan rejects U.S. plan for U.N. reform

Washington Seen Trying to Divide G-4

Japan rejected a U.S. proposal on United Nations reform Friday despite receiving support for its quest to become a permanent member of the powerful U.N. Security Council.

Washington proposed Thursday expanding the number of permanent seats on the council from five to seven, with one for Japan.

The U.S. plan, however, would water down the agenda of the so-called Group of Four -- Japan, Germany, India and Brazil -- which wants six new permanent seats for a total of 11.

Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi said Friday that Tokyo would not back the U.S. proposal.

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Lori Price

[MasonJar]

1. Good for him...not being self-serving!