Brazils role on the Security Council reflected its traditional diplomatic principles focusing on multilateralism, peace, respect for sovereignty and the promotion of human development. The issues on the Council�s agenda that accordingly were of most highest relevance to Brazil were the Peacekeeping Operation in Haiti (MINUSTAH), the Israel-Palestine conflict, the Iranian nuclear issue, sanctions against Libya and the reform of the UN-SC. Furthermore Brazilian engagement in the G4, IBSA and BRICS have strengthened Brazil�s international position; also with regard to its aspiration of a permanent seat on the UN-SC.