Indonesia has announced its candidacy for membership on the U.N. Security Council, saying its commitment and contribution to the world body make it a true partner for world peace. Addressing the U.N. General Assembly, Indonesian Vice President, Muhammad Jusuf Kalla said, the United Nations needs reforms to make it stronger and more relevant to the 21st century challenges and realities. <br/><br/>Selections of the new non-permanent Security Council members in 2019-2020 will be made in mid-2019. Other Asia-Pacific candidates are India and Vietnam.