India Pushes UN Reform, Champions Global South

India's Ministry of External Affairs Secretary (West) Sibi George hosted a delegation of United Nations Permanent Representatives on a week-long familiarisation visit to the country.

The visit follows External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar's launch of India's bid for a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for the 2028-29 term in New York.

Jaishankar outlined India's framework for a more representative, effective and future-ready global architecture, focusing on a secure, peaceful and equitable world.

He emphasized the need for the voice of the Global South to be heard in equal measure and for multilateralism to reflect contemporary realities.

India's policy will be anchored in SHANTI, Securing Holistic Advancement through Norms, Trust and Integrity, with emphasis on amplifying the voice of the Global South.

The External Affairs Minister also highlighted India's commitment to developing a future-ready UN peacekeeping architecture and championing the Women, Peace and Security agenda.

India will prioritise fostering a free, open and rules-based maritime order aligned with international law.

The visit and India's bid for the UNSC seat demonstrate the country's growing role in global governance and its commitment to reforming the UN.

India's push for UN reform and its championing of the Global South are significant developments in the country's foreign policy.

The outcomes of these efforts will have implications for global governance and India's position on the world stage.

In the context of India's growing global influence, its bid for the UNSC seat and its push for UN reform are crucial steps towards a more representative and effective global architecture.