India has renewed its call for urgent reforms in the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), saying its structure must reflect today's global realities and give greater representation to developing countries.
Speaking at a UNSC Open Debate on working methods, India's Charge d'Affaires to the UN, Yojna Patel, said the need for reform is more pressing than ever.
Editorial Insight
Key Highlights
Important points readers should notice.
India called for urgent UNSC reforms.
New Delhi wants expansion of both permanent and non-permanent membership.
India stressed greater representation for the Global South. It called for clear milestones and deadlines for reform negotiations.
India raised the issue of veto powers and regional representation. It sought greater transparency and access to UNSC records.
India wants troop- and police-contributing countries to have a stronger voice in peacekeeping decisions.
India backed the expansion of both permanent and non-permanent membership, with stronger representation for the Global South. It also called for text-based negotiations with clear milestones and deadlines.
New Delhi said wider UNSC reform should address membership, regional representation and veto powers, while improving transparency and access to Council documents.
India also sought a greater role for countries contributing troops and police to UN peacekeeping missions. On terrorism, it said listing and delisting decisions should be based on objective criteria and evidence, rather than political considerations.
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Why This Matters
The composition of the Security Council determines who has a direct role in some of the UN's most important decisions on international peace and security. India's latest intervention reinforces its broader diplomatic push for a more representative international system, particularly one in which developing countries have a greater voice.
India further called for stronger coordination between the UNSC and UN General Assembly, saying reforms are needed to make the Council more representative, transparent and effective.
