10.2 Issues raised by members . South Africa ought to assess its national interest before taking decisions in international obligations. . It was difficult to imagine there could be coherence in the UNSC without common values among the permanent members and non-permanent members of the UN Security Council. . South African foreign policy has a persistent conflict between interests, human rights and the desires that country has for democracy. That conflict needed more attention. . South Africa often seemed unclear of its decisions in international forums. The trend has affected its ability to be consistent. . There was a need to discuss further the intended strategy for participation in the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC).