Previously , the struggle for voting Arabia won a non-permanent member seat in the Security Council last October . However , the country 's royal ultimately rejected that position as a form of protest against the attitude of the Security Council in dealing with the Syrian conflict .
" With all due respect , I submit to you that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia decided to reject the seats they are entitled to as a member of the UN Security Council , " said the Saudi Arabian Ambassador to the UN , Abdullah al - Mouallimi , in which a copy of a letter received by Agence France - Presse .
Saudi Arabia's Foreign Ministry has previously expressed his rejection because he considers the UNSC fails to take action against Syria conflict that has to take place 32 months . Saudi government explains , the 15-member Security Council deadlocked on the issue of Syria .
" It was a failure and irrefutable evidence that the Security Council had failed to carry out its duties and responsibilities . "
UN spokesman , Martin Nesirky , confirmed that they had received a letter about the seat in the Security Council , but he did not explain further . " The problem now , the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for a seat on the Security Council ( vacant ) . Several members still equilibrate ( successor ) , " he told AFP .
A number of Western countries said , Jordan would occupy the seat left Saudi . Jordanian officials confirmed that they were talking about replacing Saudi opportunities , but declined to say his country will occupy that position .
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