India's bid for permanent UNSC seat supported by 4 permanent members
4 years, 3 months ago

India's bid for permanent UNSC seat supported by 4 permanent members

India TV News  

India's permanent seat in the United Nations Security Council is being backed by four out of the five permanent members. These 4 permanent members have bilaterally expressed support for India's candidature for a permanent seat at the global body, the government said on Monday. In reply to a question in the Lok Sabha, Minister of State for External Affairs V Muraleedharan said India has accorded the "highest priority" to getting permanent membership in an expanded UN Security Council. "Four out of the five permanent members of the UN Security Council have bilaterally expressed official affirmations of support for India’s candidature to a permanent seat in an expanded UNSC," he said.

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US backs 2 permanent seats for African nations on the UN Security Council
3 months, 1 week ago

US backs 2 permanent seats for African nations on the UN Security Council

Associated Press  

UNITED NATIONS — The United States announced Thursday that it will support the addition of two new permanent seats for African countries on the powerful U.N. Security Council — and a first-ever non-permanent seat for a small island developing nation. While Africa has three non-permanent seats on the Security Council, that doesn’t allow African countries “to deliver the full benefit …

Reforming the UNSC remains a tough task
7 months, 1 week ago

Reforming the UNSC remains a tough task

Hindustan Times  

New York recently witnessed discussions concerning the Inter-Governmental Negotiations on United Nations Security Council reform. The five permanent members who can veto resolutions — the United States, Russia, China, United Kingdom, and France — represent the victors of World War II. The L.69 group, of which India is also a participant, has proposed the expansion of permanent and non-permanent membership …

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 …

India calls for Security Council reform reflecting UN's geographical, developmental diversity
8 months, 1 week ago

India calls for Security Council reform reflecting UN's geographical, developmental diversity

New Indian Express  

“A Security Council where voices of developing countries and unrepresented regions, including Africa, Latin America and the vast majority of Asia and Pacific, also find their due place at the horseshoe table. And for this, an expansion of the Council in both categories of membership is absolutely essential.” The current UNSC comprises five permanent members and 10 non-permanent members. She …

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 permanent UNSC seat, but it will have to work harder this time: EAM Jaishankar
8 months, 3 weeks ago

India will get permanent UNSC seat, but it will have to work harder this time: EAM Jaishankar

New Indian Express  

RAJKOT: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Tuesday that India will definitely get permanent membership of the United Nations Security Council, as there is a feeling in the world that it should get the position, but the country will have to work harder this time for it. The United Nations was formed around 80 years ago, five nations -- …

'India has become a model for countries': Jaishankar on 'inevitable' permanent UNSC membership
8 months, 3 weeks ago

'India has become a model for countries': Jaishankar on 'inevitable' permanent UNSC membership

India TV News  

Rajkot: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday expressed optimism for India's permanent membership in the United Nations Security Council, saying it was inevitable but heightened efforts were needed to advance in that area. Speaking to intellectuals at an event in Rajkot, Gujarat, Jaishankar acknowledged the current dominance of the five permanent members of the council - China, France, Russia, …

India slams group opposed to UN Security Council reforms
9 months ago

India slams group opposed to UN Security Council reforms

Firstpost  

The UfC group is against adding more people to the Security Council as permanent members. It suggests establishing nine new long-term seats that are up for immediate reelection Kamboj said the point on Africa also extends to the member states from the Global South Image Courtesy ANI India has criticized a UN Security Council model put forth by the Uniting …

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 …

India not having permanent seat on UNSC is ‘absurd’: Tesla CEO Elon Musk
11 months ago

India not having permanent seat on UNSC is ‘absurd’: Tesla CEO Elon Musk

The Hindu  

Billionaire tech magnate Elon Musk has said it is "absurd" that India does not have a permanent seat on the UN Security Council despite being the most populous country on Earth, as he called for an overhaul of the United Nations organs. The remarks by Tesla CEO came after UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres raised concerns about the absence of any …

'India does not have a permanent seat in the UNSC, it is absurd': Elon Musk says UN bodies need restructuring
11 months ago

'India does not have a permanent seat in the UNSC, it is absurd': Elon Musk says UN bodies need restructuring

Op India  

On 21st January, tech billionaire Elon Musk criticised the current structure of the United Nations bodies and called for the need for reform. His remarks reignited the debate on the representations in the United Nations Security Council as he specifically highlighted the absence of India, the world’s most populous country, from the permanent membership of the UNSC. Africa collectively should… …

'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 …

'World does not give things easily, sometimes one has to seize it': EAM Jaishankar on India's permanent UNSC membership
11 months, 1 week ago

'World does not give things easily, sometimes one has to seize it': EAM Jaishankar on India's permanent UNSC membership

Firstpost  

Highlighting the increasing global backing for India’s permanent membership at the United Nations Security Council, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said that sometimes things are not given generously and one has to seize it. On the relevance of the UN, the EAM said that in many ways, the limitations of the UN are now showing and that the organisation used …

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 …

Jaishankar presents strong case for for permanent seat for India on UN security council
1 year, 3 months ago

Jaishankar presents strong case for for permanent seat for India on UN security council

The Hindu  

Presenting a strong case for a permanent seat for India on the UN Security Council, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar opined on Sunday that the UN should be prepared for “reform” in this regard. And this is a message the UN has to understand,” Dr. Jaishankar said in an interaction with students and faculty of the Indian Institute of Space …

India 'very important', but it is for members to decide on its UNSC membership, says Antonio Guterres
1 year, 3 months ago

India 'very important', but it is for members to decide on its UNSC membership, says Antonio Guterres

The Hindu  

United Nations chief Antonio Guterres on September 8 described India as "the country of the world" and a "very important" partner in the multilateral system but said it is for the members and not him to decide on its UN Security Council membership. "But it is obvious that India is today the country of the world with the largest population …

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 …

Keeping India out of UNSC will cast doubt on its credibility: Jaishankar
1 year, 3 months ago

Keeping India out of UNSC will cast doubt on its credibility: Jaishankar

Hindustan Times  

Keeping India out of the permanent membership of the United Nations Security Council will cast doubts on the credibility of the international organisation, external affairs minister S Jaishankar on Thursday said, adding that the country has demonstrated its “capability of helping” other nations through its G20 presidency. Speaking at an event titled ‘G20 Presidency & its Global Impact’ at Delhi …

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 pushes to reform UN Security Council's 'perverse, immoral' structure
1 year, 6 months ago

India pushes to reform UN Security Council's 'perverse, immoral' structure

Hindustan Times  

The UN Security Council in its current structure is “perverse and immoral”, a perpetuation of the colonisation project and does not reflect the rise of new powers and shifting geopolitical landscape, envoys and policy experts said here, asserting that the time for reform is now and status quo is untenable. Speaking at a Roundtable on Security Council Reform at the …

Concluding on a high note, in Manhattan
1 year, 9 months ago

Concluding on a high note, in Manhattan

The Hindu  

India concluded its eighth stint in the United Nations Security Council at the end of December 2022. India was able to steer the negotiations which resulted in UNSC Resolution 2593 laying down benchmarks: on stopping cross-border terrorism from Afghan soil, including from proscribed UN terrorist entities in Pakistan; protecting the rights of women, minorities and children; ensuring an inclusive government, …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 first staked a claim for UNSC permanent membership almost 50 years after Independence: Here’s how it happened
2 years, 1 month ago

India first staked a claim for UNSC permanent membership almost 50 years after Independence: Here’s how it happened

Firstpost  

Although India made its United Nations Security Council permanent seat ambition abundantly clear since Independence, it did not culminate into a formal campaign until 1994. Indian diplomats usually credit Brajesh Mishra, India’s permanent representative between 1979 and 1981, who later served as India’s first National Security Advisor under the Vajpayee administration, for initiating the push for equitable representation in the …

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 …

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 …

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 …

G4 countries highlight ‘urgent need’ for reform in U.N. Security Council
2 years, 3 months ago

G4 countries highlight ‘urgent need’ for reform in U.N. Security Council

The Hindu  

Reform of the United Nations has been a central theme of External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar’s visit to the United Nations this week, and on Thursday he met with his counterparts from Germany, Brazil and Japan under The Group of Four banner following the BRICS meeting on Thursday. The group is primarily focused on U.N. Security Council reform, and permanent …

Biden supports Germany, Japan, India as permanent members of reformed UNSC: White House official
2 years, 3 months ago

Biden supports Germany, Japan, India as permanent members of reformed UNSC: White House official

The Hindu  

U. S. President Joe Biden supports Germany, Japan and India as permanent members of a reformed United Nations Security Council, a senior official of his administration has said. "We have historically and continue to stand behind the idea that Germany, Japan and India should be permanent members of the Security Council," the official said in response to a question. Biden …

Joe Biden Supports India, Germany, Japan's Inclusion As Permanent Members Of Reformed UNSC: White House Official
2 years, 3 months ago

Joe Biden Supports India, Germany, Japan's Inclusion As Permanent Members Of Reformed UNSC: White House Official

ABP News  

New Delhi: US President Joe Biden supports Germany, Japan, and India as permanent members of a reformed United Nations Security Council, a senior official of the Biden administration has said. "We have historically and continue to stand behind the idea that Germany, Japan, and India should be permanent members of the Security Council," the official said in response to a …

India not getting a permanent UNSC seat 'not good' for the global body: Jaishankar
2 years, 3 months ago

India not getting a permanent UNSC seat 'not good' for the global body: Jaishankar

India TV News  

Jaishankar on UNSC seat: India not sitting as a permanent member of the UN Security Council is "not good for us” only but also not good for the global body and its transformation is “overdue”, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said here on Wednesday. Jaishankar was in a conversation with Columbia University Professor and Former Vice Chairman of NITI Aayog …

Why do we want a permanent seat at UNSC? If we get it, what will we do?
2 years, 3 months ago

Why do we want a permanent seat at UNSC? If we get it, what will we do?

Deccan Chronicle  

A permanent, veto-wielding seat on the United Nations Security Council is India's right, according to India. The Jan Sangh's first manifestos said the party would seek a place on the Security Council, but offered no path to getting there or explaining why it was important that the place be secured. India's problem is that it has a fifth of China's …

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 …

India re-elected to UN Human Rights Council with ‘overwhelming endorsement’
3 years, 2 months ago

India re-elected to UN Human Rights Council with ‘overwhelming endorsement’

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: India was on Thursday elected for a sixth term at the United Nations Human Rights Council and will now be among the body’s 47 members for the next three years. India was among five countries elected to the UN Human Rights Council from the group of Asia-Pacific states, the others being Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Qatar and the United Arab …

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