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 are willing and able to assume the responsibility of a permanent presence in the Security Council,” Broadhurst said. The United Kingdom also voiced support for India, Germany, Japan and Brazil to sit as permanent members in an expanded UN Security Council. The United Kingdom has long called for the expansion of the Security Council in both the permanent and non-permanent categories,” UK Ambassador Barbara Woodward said at the General Assembly debate on Security Council reform Thursday.

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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 …

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 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 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… …

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 …

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, …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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

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 U.N. Security Council
2 years, 3 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 …

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 …

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 …

UN to debate Security Council permanent member veto power
2 years, 8 months ago

UN to debate Security Council permanent member veto power

Al Jazeera  

The proposal requiring the five UNSC members to justify their use of veto comes in the wake of Russian invasion of Ukraine. The United Nations is on Tuesday set to debate a provision that would require the five permanent members of the body’s Security Council – the United States, United Kingdom, France, China and Russia – to justify invoking their …

Biden reiterates US support for India’s permanent seat in UNSC, entry into NSG
3 years, 3 months ago

Biden reiterates US support for India’s permanent seat in UNSC, entry into NSG

India TV News  

US President Joe Biden has reiterated America’s support for india's permanent membership on a reformed United Nations Security Council and its entry into the Nuclear Suppliers Group during his first in-person bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the White House. “In this context, President Biden also reiterated US support for India’s permanent membership on a reformed UN Security …

India's UNSC permanent seat bid a 'matter of discussion,' says Linda Thomas-Greenfield, likely next US envoy to world body
3 years, 10 months ago

India's UNSC permanent seat bid a 'matter of discussion,' says Linda Thomas-Greenfield, likely next US envoy to world body

Firstpost  

Washington: US President Joe Biden’s pick for the ambassador to the United Nations, Linda Thomas-Greenfield, on Wednesday did not explicitly commit the support of the new administration for India to be a permanent member of the Security Council. Three previous administrations, that of George W Bush, Barack Obama and Donald Trump, had publicly said that the United States supports India’s …

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 …

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