Russia backs India, Brazil for permanent membership in U.N. Security Council
2 years, 2 months ago

Russia backs India, Brazil for permanent membership in U.N. Security Council

The Hindu  

Russia has voiced its support for India and Brazil as “worthy candidates” for permanent membership in the UN Security Council, calling them “key international actors.” During the 77th Session of the UN General Assembly, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on September 24, 2022 expressed his support for India, becoming a permanent member of the Security Council. “We note India and Brazil in particular as key international actors and worthy candidates for permanent membership within the Council whilst simultaneously unilaterally and mandatorily raising the profile of Africa,” Mr. Lavrov said. “I said that we view India and Brazil as strong candidates given they are leading international players, as strong candidates for permanent membership at the Security Council with the condition that at the same time, in the same way, the profile of Africa will be raised,” Mr. Lavrov said. I will set aside the fact that they are all hostile to the Russian Federation and the People's Republic of China.” He said if political assessments were to be set aside, what new would any additional western country bring to the Security Council He said western countries can provide absolutely nothing to the Council and "they are all following the orders of the United States.” He said next year, with the addition of Japan to the Council as a non-permanent member, there will be seven countries representing the western group in the 15-nation Council.

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Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov backs UNSC bid by India, Brazil at U.N. General Assembly
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov backs UNSC bid by India, Brazil at U.N. General Assembly

The Hindu  

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has expressed Russia's support for India and Brazil's bid for a permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council. In his address at the 79th United Nations General Assembly, he stressed that a "fairer world order" requires the expansion of the representation of the Global South in the UNSC. "But, what global cooperation can we …

Geo-neutrality: India is lukewarm to Nato’s invitation for good reason
7 months ago

Geo-neutrality: India is lukewarm to Nato’s invitation for good reason

Live Mint  

During the spring of 1948 in post-war Europe, an extra-parliamentary coup brought Czech communists to power in Prague. Some political thinkers from the realist school, like professor John Mearsheimer of the University of Chicago, believe that Nato’s eastward expansion is culpable of having goaded Russia into conflict with Ukraine. After the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989, despite Nato’s …

US backs India's stand on UN reforms, says Security Council 'doesn't reflect today's concerns'
8 months ago

US backs India's stand on UN reforms, says Security Council 'doesn't reflect today's concerns'

India TV News  

Washington: The United States has backed India's stand position calling for reforms in the United Nations and that the UN Security Council of 70 years ago does not reflect the realities of today. The United Nations Security Council is composed of 15 member states, including five permanent members with veto power and ten non-permanent members elected for two-year terms. Earlier …

Jaishankar on India's permanent seat in UNSC: ‘We will definitely get it, but…’
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Jaishankar on India's permanent seat in UNSC: ‘We will definitely get it, but…’

Hindustan Times  

External affairs minister S Jaishankar has expressed optimism about India getting a permanent membership in the United Nations Security Council. “The United Nations was formed around 80 years ago, and these five nations decided among themselves to become permanent members of its security council,” PTI quoted the minister as saying. He said that five nations secured permanent membership, underscoring the …

India will get UN Security Council seat, but not easily, says External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar
10 months, 2 weeks ago

India will get UN Security Council seat, but not easily, says External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar

The Hindu  

February 10, 2024 06:40 pm | Updated 07:02 pm IST External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar said on February 10 that he was confident that India will get a permanent seat at the United Nations Security Council, but it won't be easy as there are a lot of countries who want to "block us". Dr. Jaishankar, who is here to …

India at UNSC raises concerns over Middle East conflict impeding maritime safety in Indian Ocean
11 months ago

India at UNSC raises concerns over Middle East conflict impeding maritime safety in Indian Ocean

India TV News  

New York: A top Indian diplomat on Tuesday raised concerns in the United Nations Security Council over the threats to the safety of maritime commercial traffic in the Indian Ocean, including some attacks near India, due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East in the wake of the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza. R Ravindra, the Deputy Permanent Representative of …

'Absurd That India Doesn't Have Permanent UNSC Seat': Elon Musk Calls for Revision of UN Bodies
11 months ago

'Absurd That India Doesn't Have Permanent UNSC Seat': Elon Musk Calls for Revision of UN Bodies

News 18  

Elon Musk on Sunday said it is absurd to note that India does not have a permanent seat in the UN Security Council. The billionaire who owns social media site X, Tesla and SpaceX said that the UN bodies need a revision and said it is absurd that despite being the most populous country India is not given a permanent …

Russia reiterates support for India's permanent membership in UN Security Council
11 months, 4 weeks ago

Russia reiterates support for India's permanent membership in UN Security Council

India TV News  

Russia on Wednesday reiterated its stance to extend support to India's aspirations to become a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council. Russian Defence Minister Sergey Lavrov also hailed New Delhi's skillful management of key issues at the G20 Summit as a “true triumph” of its foreign policy. "We support India's candidacy for joining the UN Security Council as …

UN apparatus, especially Security Council, is crumbling under weight of 21st century geopolitical realities: India
1 year, 1 month ago

UN apparatus, especially Security Council, is crumbling under weight of 21st century geopolitical realities: India

The Hindu  

The UN apparatus, especially the Security Council, is crumbling under the weight of 21st-century geopolitical realities, India has said, underlining that the General Assembly should take the lead in restoring the centrality of the United Nations to resolve transnational issues through multilateralism. Addressing the UN General Assembly plenary meeting on ‘Revitalisation of the Work of the General Assembly’, Mr. Mathur …

‘Not beyond India's capacity’: UNGA president on bid for permanent UNSC seat
1 year, 2 months ago

‘Not beyond India's capacity’: UNGA president on bid for permanent UNSC seat

Hindustan Times  

As India is seeking to become a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council, United Nations General Assembly president Dennis Francis on Tuesday said the responsibilities were not beyond the capacity of the government of India. UN General Assembly President Dennis Francis “Well, what I can say is, first of all, to congratulate India, on its ambitions to become …

UN Security Council reform is not unilateral action
1 year, 3 months ago

UN Security Council reform is not unilateral action

China Daily  

It is no secret that the Joe Biden administration is lobbying the United Nations member states to accept Germany, Japan, India and Brazil as permanent members of the UN Security Council. Since the 77th session of the UN General Assembly last year, the United States has actively pushed for the reform of the security body, calling for the expansion of …

Joe Biden will urge UN to expand Security Council
1 year, 3 months ago

Joe Biden will urge UN to expand Security Council

The Telegraph  

Joe Biden is expected to call for the UN Security Council to be expanded to counter Russia and China as world leaders gather in New York. Speaking to The Telegraph at the White House, Mr Kirby said: “I think President Biden, and you’ll hear him talk about this a little bit more next week, we have been clear that we …

India slams blocking evidence-based proposals for blacklisting globally sanctioned terrorists
1 year, 3 months ago

India slams blocking evidence-based proposals for blacklisting globally sanctioned terrorists

Firstpost  

Kamboj’s remarks were a veiled reference to China and its all-weather friend Pakistan. Beijing has repeatedly placed holds and blocks on bids by India and its allies to list Pakistan-based terrorists India has told the UN Security Council that blocking evidence-based proposals for blacklisting globally sanctioned terrorists without giving justifications is uncalled for and “smacks of doublespeak”, a thinly-veiled reference …

Want to see expansion of UNSC permanent seats to include India, Brazil, Germany, Japan: U.K.
1 year, 5 months ago

Want to see expansion of UNSC permanent seats to include India, Brazil, Germany, Japan: U.K.

The Hindu  

The U.K. has called for the expansion of the UN Security Council's permanent seats to include India, Brazil, Germany and Japan as well as African representation, underlining that it is high time the powerful UN body entered the 2020s. On reform of the UN Security Council, “we want to see the expansion of the Council's permanent seats to include India, …

Cleverly to call for UN Security Council expansion at ‘turning point of history’
1 year, 5 months ago

Cleverly to call for UN Security Council expansion at ‘turning point of history’

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The Foreign Secretary is expected to call for an expansion …

Joe Biden reiterates US support for India's permanent membership in reformed UN Security Council
1 year, 6 months ago

Joe Biden reiterates US support for India's permanent membership in reformed UN Security Council

Hindustan Times  

American President Joe Biden has reiterated US support for India's permanent membership in the reformed United Nations Security Council. "Sharing the view that global governance must be more inclusive and representative, President Biden reiterated US support for India's permanent membership on a reformed UN Security Council," the joint statement read. It further said, "In this context, President Biden welcomed India's …

UN's Security Council members believe India among better representatives: UNGA chief
1 year, 6 months ago

UN's Security Council members believe India among better representatives: UNGA chief

Hindustan Times  

There is a notion among the United Nations Security Council's member states that there is a need for better representatives in the Security Council, including those countries who have a larger responsibility for peace, for making the well-being of the people, United Nations General Assembly President Csaba Korosi said. UNGA chief Ksaba Korosi In an exclusive interview with ANI on …

India, Russia pledge to strengthen counter-terrorism cooperation
1 year, 7 months ago

India, Russia pledge to strengthen counter-terrorism cooperation

Live Mint  

New Delhi: Indian secretary Sanjay Verma visited Moscow on May 3-4, 2023, for the 12th India-Russia Joint Working Group on counter-terrorism and bilateral consultations on UN and multilateral issues. The JWG meeting was co-chaired by Verma and Russian deputy minister of Foreign Affairs, Oleg Syromolotov, with representatives from both countries in attendance. Russia praised India’s role as Chair of the …

Russia Security Council presidency a 'slap in the face': Ukraine FM
1 year, 8 months ago

Russia Security Council presidency a 'slap in the face': Ukraine FM

Hindustan Times  

Russia's presidency of the UN Security Council for the month of April is "a slap in the face to the international community", Ukraine's Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba said on Saturday. Later this month, Moscow has said Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov is planning to chair a UN Security Council meeting on "effective multilateralism". "Unfortunately Russia is a permanent member of the …

Russian foreign minister Sergei Lavrov to chair UN Security Council meeting in New York
1 year, 8 months ago

Russian foreign minister Sergei Lavrov to chair UN Security Council meeting in New York

Firstpost  

Ukraine has called for Russia to be removed from the Security Council over the military operation launched in February last year. Russia last chaired the council in February 2022 Moscow: Moscow said its foreign minister will chair a UN Security Council meeting in April, when Russia will hold the rotating presidency of the international body. “This meeting will be chaired …

Expansion in both permanent, non-permanent categories of membership in UNSC absolutely essential: India
1 year, 9 months ago

Expansion in both permanent, non-permanent categories of membership in UNSC absolutely essential: India

The Hindu  

India has said the expansion in permanent and non-permanent categories of the UN Security Council is "absolutely essential” to ensure that voices of developing countries and unrepresented regions find their due place at the world body's top organ. Ambassador Ruchira Kamboj, India’s Permanent Representative to the UN, also said the expansion of both categories is the only way to bring …

UNSC Permanent Membership For India – Mission Impossible? - News18
1 year, 10 months ago

UNSC Permanent Membership For India – Mission Impossible? - News18

News 18  

The recent visit of the President of the United Nations General Assembly, Csaba Korosi, has brought back the debate surrounding India’s permanent membership in the Security Council. As the issue of permanent membership is political as well as legal, there is a need to understand how the UNGA functions vis-a-vis the UN Security Council reforms, at the same time, how …

Russia contributing to India's energy security, backs UNSC permanent seat bid: Russian envoy
1 year, 10 months ago

Russia contributing to India's energy security, backs UNSC permanent seat bid: Russian envoy

India Today  

Russia has become the largest oil supplier to India and contributes significantly to the country's energy security, Moscow’s Ambassador to Delhi Denis Alipov has said. Speaking at the Indian Council of World Affairs, the Russian envoy to India also appreciated New Delhi’s neutral stance when other Western powers are campaigning to ostracize Moscow from multilateral platforms over its ongoing war …

UN Security Council does not reflect today’s realities, is paralysed: UNGA President
1 year, 10 months ago

UN Security Council does not reflect today’s realities, is paralysed: UNGA President

The Hindu  

The UN Security Council does not reflect today’s realities, is paralysed and unable to discharge its basic function of maintaining international peace and security when one of its permanent members has attacked its neighbour, UN General Assembly President Csaba Korosi has said. He said that the issue of UNSC reform is both “burning” and “compelling” since the composition of the …

How India should approach permanent membership of the Security Council and UN reforms
1 year, 11 months ago

How India should approach permanent membership of the Security Council and UN reforms

Firstpost  

India, as the chair of G20, can seek out the other aspirants of UNSC permanent membership like Brazil, Japan, Germany and South Africa to chip in together. Interviewed by national broadcaster ORF, he said, “ You will have a situation when the world’s most populous country is not among the permanent members of the security council”, and asked, “What does …

Ukraine to call for Russia\'s removal from UN Security Council
1 year, 11 months ago

Ukraine to call for Russia\'s removal from UN Security Council

Deccan Chronicle  

KYIV: Ukraine is planning to call for Russia to be removed as a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council on Monday, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba said. Kuleba said the question of Russia's veto-wielding permanent seat in the UN Security Council -- also held by the United States, Britain, France and China -- was already being discussed around …

Jaishankar declares India's candidature for 2028-29 UNSC term
2 years ago

Jaishankar declares India's candidature for 2028-29 UNSC term

The Hindu  

India looks forward to being back in the U.N. Security Council, External Affairs S. Jaishankar said in United Nations on December 15 as he declared the country’s candidature as non-permanent member for the 2028-29 term. Mr. Jaishankar arrived in United Nations on Dec. 13 to preside over two signature events on counter-terrorism and reformed multilateralism held under India’s current Presidency …

List of countries backing India's bid for permanent seat at UN Security Council
2 years ago

List of countries backing India's bid for permanent seat at UN Security Council

Hindustan Times  

As India has been pushing for reforms at the UN Security Council for equitable representation, several countries have extended their support for India's permanent United Nations Security Council membership. List of countries backing India's bid for permanent seat at UN Security Council List of countries that have extended support to India for permanent UNSC membership: France: French Ambassador at the …

France, U.K. reiterate support for India as permanent UNSC member
2 years ago

France, U.K. reiterate support for India as permanent UNSC member

The Hindu  

France and the United Kingdom, two veto-wielding permanent members of the Security Council, reiterated their support for a permanent seat for India at the powerful horse-shoe table. It also wishes to see a stronger presence of African countries, among both permanent and non-permanent members,” French Ambassador at the U.N. Nicolas De Riviere said in his remarks at the U.N. Security …

UNSC must become more representative: France, UK support India for permanent seat
2 years ago

UNSC must become more representative: France, UK support India for permanent seat

India Today  

France and the United Kingdom, two veto-wielding permanent members of the Security Council, reiterated their support for a permanent seat for India at the powerful horse-shoe table. It also wishes to see a stronger presence of African countries, among both permanent and non-permanent members,” French Ambassador at the UN Nicolas De Riviere said in his remarks at the UN Security …

Russia backs India’s permanent membership at UNSC again
2 years ago

Russia backs India’s permanent membership at UNSC again

Op India  

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has once again backed India for permanent membership at the United Nations Security Council stating that New Delhi has added value to the Council with its stance on global and regional issues. Previously Lavrov while addressing the 77th United Nations General Assembly in September this year said that the Security Council will be more democratic …

India one of most important poles in multipolar world order, says Russia
2 years ago

India one of most important poles in multipolar world order, says Russia

India Today  

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has described India as one of the most important poles of the emerging multipolar world order ahead of special events at the United Nations Security Council hosted by India on counter-terrorism and multilateralism on December 14 and 15. India is a country that not only aspires to be but is at the essence of the …

As Elected Security Council Member India Made Every Effort to Bridge Different Voices Within UN Body: Kamboj
2 years ago

As Elected Security Council Member India Made Every Effort to Bridge Different Voices Within UN Body: Kamboj

News 18  

During its two-year tenure as elected member of the Security Council, India made every effort to bridge different voices within the UN body and the country will bring the “same spirit” as it presides over the Council in December, India’s envoy here Ambassador Ruchira Kamboj said on Thursday. She said that 22 years after world leaders called for comprehensive UN …

India assumes Presidency of UN Security Council for month of December
2 years ago

India assumes Presidency of UN Security Council for month of December

Deccan Chronicle  

UNITED NATIONS: India on Thursday assumed the rotating Presidency of the 15-nation UN Security Council for the month of December, during which it will host signature events on countering terrorism and reformed multilateralism. Discussed the priorities and programme of work ahead of India's December Presidency in the @UN Security Council," Kamboj tweeted on Tuesday. India assumes the monthly rotating Presidency …

France Voices Support for India, 3 Other Nations as Permanent UN Security Council Members
2 years, 1 month ago

France Voices Support for India, 3 Other Nations as Permanent UN Security Council Members

News 18  

France has reaffirmed its support for India, Germany, Brazil and Japan as permanent members in an expanded UN Security Council, underlining the need to take into account the emergence of new powers willing and able to assume the responsibility of a permanent presence in the powerful world body. ”We must indeed take into account the emergence of new powers that …

France Voices Support For India, Germany, Brazil, Japan As Permanent UNSC Members
2 years, 1 month ago

France Voices Support For India, Germany, Brazil, Japan As Permanent UNSC Members

ABP News  

United Nations: France has reaffirmed its support for India, Germany, Brazil and Japan as permanent members in an expanded UN Security Council, underlining the need to take into account the emergence of new powers willing and able to assume the responsibility of a permanent presence in the powerful world body. "We must indeed take into account the emergence of new …

France voices support for India, Germany, Brazil, Japan as permanent
2 years, 1 month ago

France voices support for India, Germany, Brazil, Japan as permanent

Deccan Chronicle  

United Nations: France has reaffirmed its support for India, Germany, Brazil and Japan as permanent members in an expanded UN Security Council, underlining the need to take into account the emergence of new powers willing and able to assume the responsibility of a permanent presence in the powerful world body. “We must indeed take into account the emergence of new …

UK reiterates support for India’s permanent United Nations Security Council seat
2 years, 1 month ago

UK reiterates support for India’s permanent United Nations Security Council seat

Hindustan Times  

The United Kingdom reiterated its support for the creation of new permanent seats in the United Nations Security Council for India, Germany, Japan and Brazil, calling for the expansion of the council in both permanent and non-permanent categories. United Nations: India's Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador Ruchira Kamboj addresses the UN General Assembly plenary meeting. Addressing the UNSC's annual …

India voices concern over stalled reform at UNSC, says 'delay would further deficit in representation'
2 years, 1 month ago

India voices concern over stalled reform at UNSC, says 'delay would further deficit in representation'

India TV News  

UNSC reform: India on Thursday voiced concern over the stalled reform at the UN Security Council, saying the delay could lead to a greater deficit in representation. G4 nations call for urgent Security Council reform India's current two-year term as a non-permanent member of the Security Council will come to an end in December, after it has presided over the …

EAM S Jaishankar reiterates India’s demand to expand UNSC
2 years, 2 months ago

EAM S Jaishankar reiterates India’s demand to expand UNSC

Op India  

India has been advocating for reforms in the United Nations Security Council for a while now. The United Nations Security Council is one of the six main bodies of the UN, consisting of 15 members. The External Affairs Minister also emphasized that the UN Security Council has not adequately assisted certain nations in dealing with their challenges. To note, on …

India abstains on UNSC resolution condemning Russia’s ‘referenda’
2 years, 2 months ago

India abstains on UNSC resolution condemning Russia’s ‘referenda’

The Hindu  

India was among four countries that abstained on a draft resolution at the United Nations Security Council condemning the so-called referenda organised by Russia across four regions of Ukraine. India abstained on the resolution “keeping in view the totality of the evolving situation”, its Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ruchira Kamboj said. India was “deeply disturbed” by the recent …

U.S. wants U.N. Security Council to be made more inclusive & increase permanent members: Blinken
2 years, 2 months ago

U.S. wants U.N. Security Council to be made more inclusive & increase permanent members: Blinken

The Hindu  

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has underlined the need to "modernise" the U.N. Security Council by making it more inclusive and increasing the number of permanent seats in the global body, a "long-standing" goal of India. "We recognise that to meet the challenges we face, members of the U.N. must not only uphold the charter but also modernise the …

Permanent membership of the UNSC is another story
2 years, 2 months ago

Permanent membership of the UNSC is another story

The Hindu  

There is a buzz in India about the prospects of the country becoming a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council. There is quite a debate going on about whether the aspiring countries should accept permanent membership without the right of veto. Some experts are of the opinion that India should not accept permanent membership without the right of …

Very premature to comment on India getting a UNSC veto: Jaishankar
2 years, 2 months ago

Very premature to comment on India getting a UNSC veto: Jaishankar

The Hindu  

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, who concluded a week-long visit to the United Nations, said it would be premature to comment on positions countries, including India, are taking on the issue of whether any permanent membership for India to the United Nations Security Council came with veto power. India has been campaigning hard, including this past week, for a permanent …

Russia backs India, Brazil for permanent membership in UN Security Council
2 years, 2 months ago

Russia backs India, Brazil for permanent membership in UN Security Council

Deccan Chronicle  

United Nations: Russia has voiced its support for India and Brazil as “worthy candidates” for permanent membership in the UN Security Council, calling them “key international actors.” During the 77th Session of the UN General Assembly, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on Saturday expressed his support for India, becoming a permanent member of the Security Council. “We note India and …

Russia backs India, Brazil for permanent membership in UN Security Council
2 years, 3 months ago

Russia backs India, Brazil for permanent membership in UN Security Council

India TV News  

Russia has voiced its support for India and Brazil as “worthy candidates” for permanent membership in the UN Security Council, calling them “key international actors.” During the 77th Session of the UN General Assembly, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on Saturday expressed his support for India, becoming a permanent member of the Security Council. “We note India and Brazil in …

Worldview with Suhasini Haidar | Is UN Security Council seat a possibility or a pipe dream for India?
2 years, 3 months ago

Worldview with Suhasini Haidar | Is UN Security Council seat a possibility or a pipe dream for India?

The Hindu  

The annual gathering of the UN General Assembly, of leaders of 193 member nations in New York is underway this week, and with it come the annual calls for the 77-year-old body to consider reforming its structure and revising who should be at the high table. US President Joseph Biden leading the way, called for UN reform to counter what …

Japan PM calls for UN reforms to address Russian aggression
2 years, 3 months ago

Japan PM calls for UN reforms to address Russian aggression

Associated Press  

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida expressed disappointment Tuesday over the failure of the United Nations Security Council to respond to the Russian invasion of Ukraine because of Russia’s right of veto, calling for reforms that would allow the U.N. to better defend global peace and order. The United Nations used to play a central role in maintaining world peace, but …

Mohan Guruswamy | What kind of a role should India get in a wider UNSC?
2 years, 8 months ago

Mohan Guruswamy | What kind of a role should India get in a wider UNSC?

Deccan Chronicle  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has again made a strong pitch for a permanent seat for India in the United Nations Security Council, saying it should get it as a “right” for its immense contribution to global peace. While the UN was fashioned by the Second World War’s victors, its birth had its origins in the darkest days when leaders of …

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