British High Commissioner Jane Marriott has said that the system needs to work better, referring to the United Nations Security Council’s (UNSC) inability to implement a resolution on Gaza.

Speaking at the National Press Club, she said, “I think there is a real challenge from what the international order looks like.

“The United Nations can only be as strong as its members allow it to be,” she added. “We now live in a world with a lot more conflict, a little bit more side-taking and some fundamental issues that we are not addressing,” she said, listing Gaza as an example.

While speaking with journalists, she said, “I have no solution other than agreeing with you, the system needs to work better. I think that is our collective responsibility. It is definitely the UK’s responsibility as a permanent member of the UNSC.”

The high commissioner added that she looks forward to Pakistan when it “potentially, likely” joins the UNSC next year.