"Many years ago we have officially declared that we consider quite legitimate the desire of such countries like India, Brazil, Germany, Japan, South Africa and Egypt to make their voice more weighty in resolving the key issues of the world security," Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said at his annual press conference at Moscow on Wednesday.

He said that under the conditions of emerging multi-polarity and growing economic influence of new players the UN and other bodies should reflect the present day realities.

"Russia backs reformation of the UN Security Council, but is confident that admission of new members should take place under the conditions of widest possible accord in the international community," Lavrov underscored.

He did not rule out that a compromise was possible between the "respected nations" backing G-4 and "no less respectable" nations backing the 'Coffee Table Club' comprising Italy, Pakistan, Argentina who differ on the format of the reformed UNSC.

"Moscow is ready to work in dialogue with partners to evolve a compromise," Lavrov said, pointing out the growing political influence of countries like India, Brazil, and South Africa along with their rapid economic growth.

Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov said such body like UNSC "attracts greater attention and we back its reformation".

He said the G-8 (Group of eight most industrialised nations) in its work has reflected this present day reality and they (G-4) are invited as 'outreach' partners. He underlined that the UNO is a "living organism".

"Structural reforms are necessary which respond to the contemporary trends, but at the same time preserving the fundamental principles of the Charter that have proved their viability in the modern times," Lavrov observed.

The Russian minister said that main debate was among those who want to expand the UNSC by admitting new permanent members and those who want to expand the number of rotating members.

"So far this contradiction could not be resolved. Naturally, there is always a possibility of compromise, we back such discussions with the aim to reach a consensus to avert a split in the world community," Lavrov said. - DDNEWS