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 of the U.N. Security Council, before the curtains come down this month on the country’s two-year tenure as elected member of the 15-nation top organ of the world body. Addressing reporters at the U.N. Security Council stakeout after chairing the signature event on counterterrorism, Mr. Jaishankar said that December is the last month of India’s current membership of the Security Council, the eighth time that India sat at the powerful horse-shoe table. On December 1, India assumed the monthly rotating Presidency of the Security Council, the second time after August 2021 that India is presiding over the Council during its two year tenure as elected UNSC member.

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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 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 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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

EAM Jaishankar discusses UNSC, G20 Presidency with UNGA
2 years ago

EAM Jaishankar discusses UNSC, G20 Presidency with UNGA

The Hindu  

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met President of the 77th session of the General Assembly Csaba Kőrösi and discussed India’s tenure in the Security Council as well as the country’s goals during its G20 presidency. “Discussed India’s G20 Presidency & the ongoing monthly Presidency of the Security Council, UN reforms & maximising synergies on water.” Mr. Jaishankar also had a …

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 …

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 …

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 …

indias reforms push at the un the view from india
2 years, 2 months ago

indias reforms push at the un the view from india

The Hindu  

India continued to push strongly for a reformed U.N.-led multilateral system during what was a busy week in Indian diplomacy at the United Nations General Assembly’s 77th session last week in New York. If, this year, the calls do seem louder, the fact is the road ahead could be just as long as the road of 77 years past, says …

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 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 …

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 …

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 …

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 gets re-elected to UN Human Rights Council for 6th term with overwhelming majority
3 years, 2 months ago

India gets re-elected to UN Human Rights Council for 6th term with overwhelming majority

Live Mint  

India was re-elected to the United Nations Human Rights Council for the 2022-24 term on Thursday and vowed to continue to work for the promotion and protection of human rights through “Samman, Samvad and Sahyog”. “India gets re-elected to the @UN_HRC for a 6th term with overwhelming majority. The UN General Assembly elected by secret ballot Argentina, Benin, Cameroon, Eritrea, …

India’s Presidency of UNSC ends with 'substantive' outcomes on key global issues
3 years, 3 months ago

India’s Presidency of UNSC ends with 'substantive' outcomes on key global issues

The Hindu  

India's month-long Presidency of the powerful United Nations Security Council has ended with ‘substantive’ outcomes on key global issues including a strong resolution on the situation in Afghanistan, which demanded that the Afghan territory not be used to threaten any country or shelter terrorists. India, currently serving a two-year term as a non-permanent member of the 15-nation Security Council, assumed …

Biden administration non-committal on support for permanent UNSC seat for India
3 years, 4 months ago

Biden administration non-committal on support for permanent UNSC seat for India

The Hindu  

While the U.S. has in the past backed India’s bid for a permanent seat at the United Nations Security Council, the Biden administration has continued to remain non-committal on the issue. Mr. Price said the U.S. offered qualified support for building a consensus for enlargement of the UNSC – in terms of permanent and non-permanent members. However, the U.S. would …

As India assumes Presidency of UNSC, Jaishankar talks of international law
3 years, 4 months ago

As India assumes Presidency of UNSC, Jaishankar talks of international law

The Hindu  

India will always be a supporter of international law, said External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar laying out the policy perspective that the Indian team at the U.N. will pursue during the Security Council Presidency in August. India will always be a voice of moderation, an advocate of dialogue and a proponent of international law,” said Mr. Jaishankar in a social …

Narendra Modi to be First Indian Prime Minister to Preside Over UNSC Meeting
3 years, 4 months ago

Narendra Modi to be First Indian Prime Minister to Preside Over UNSC Meeting

News 18  

In a first for India since Independence, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will preside over a meeting during New Delhi’s presidency of the United Nations Security Council, India’s former envoy to the UN Syed Akbaruddin said on Sunday. “A first in the making… With India as President of @UN Security Council in August, an Indian Prime Minister may perhaps preside, albeit …

Hope India will follow international rules, norms during UNSC presidency: Pakistan
3 years, 4 months ago

Hope India will follow international rules, norms during UNSC presidency: Pakistan

India Today  

Ahead of India's presidency of the United Nations Security Council for a month from August 1, Pakistan on Saturday expressed its hope that New Delhi would follow international rules and norms. “We hope that India will abide by the relevant rules and norms governing the conduct of the Security Council Presidency,” the FO said. The August presidency will be India’s …

India Set to Take Over as President of UN Security Council for Month of August
3 years, 4 months ago

India Set to Take Over as President of UN Security Council for Month of August

News 18  

India will take over the Presidency of the UN Security Council on August 1 and is set to host signature events in three major areas of maritime security, peacekeeping and counterterrorism during the month. It is a singular honour for us to be presiding over the Security Council the same month when we are celebrating our 75th Independence Day, India’s …

India narrowing differences in UNSC, helped shape discussions on Afghanistan, Myanmar, says Ambassador
3 years, 8 months ago

India narrowing differences in UNSC, helped shape discussions on Afghanistan, Myanmar, says Ambassador

India Today  

India has "been a bridge" in a polarize d UN Security Council, narrowing differences and helping shape the Council's statements, discussions on Afghanistan and Myanmar, pushing for greater meeting of minds to address humanitarian crisis in Syria and focusing on terrorism, India’s envoy to the UN said. With India completing three months as an elected non-permanent member of the 15-nation …

India set to begin its two-year tenure as non-permanent member of UNSC
3 years, 11 months ago

India set to begin its two-year tenure as non-permanent member of UNSC

The Hindu  

India will begin its two-year tenure as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council on January 1. This is something which India as a country, as what it stands for, will take to the council.” Mr. Tirumurti said India will “definitely” emphasise on a greater need for cooperation in the council, where “because of paralysis of decision making, …

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 …

India wins UNSC non-permanent seat; whooping 184 out of 192 members vote in favour
4 years, 6 months ago

India wins UNSC non-permanent seat; whooping 184 out of 192 members vote in favour

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: India was on Thursday elected by United Nations member-countries overwhelmingly for a non-permanent seat to the 15-member UN Security Council for a two year-term. The Ministry of External Affairs ’s Secretary Vikas Swarup told reporters on Thursday evening at a special virtual briefing that enhancing counter-terrorism measures would be one of India’s main priorities”. He also said India’s …

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