In its manifesto, the BJP stated, "We are committed to seeking permanent membership in the UN Security Council to elevate Bharat's position in global decision making."
The Permanent Representative of France to the UN, Ambassador Nicolas de Riviere, extended support for the candidacy of the G4 countries -- India, Brazil, Germany and Japan, as permanent members of the United Nations Security Council, stressing that France is in favour of a reform of the UNSC
Speaking at a session during the Raisina conference, Executive Director of Australia's Lowy Institute, Michael Fullilove, said that UNSC membership can be based on ICC Test rankings.
At the Raisina Dialogue discussion today, Jaishankar also took a veiled jab at China, one of the five permanent members of the 15-member UN Security Council for being the "biggest" opponent of its reforms.
The Russian ambassador to India, Denis Alipov, on Saturday called for urgent reforms of the United Nations and agencies under it while making a strong case for the inclusion of India as a permanent member of the UN Security Council.
Lauding India's G20 presidency last year, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said that the African Union's inclusion as a permanent member of the group was the "international version" of 'Modi Ki Guarantee'.
Taking to X, Musk said, "At some point, there needs to be a revision of the UN bodies. Problem is that those with excess power don't want to give it up. India not having a permanent seat on the Security Council, despite being the most populous country on Earth, is absurd. Africa collectiv
Jaishankar commenced by highlighting India's "proud" G20 presidency, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the initiative for the African Union's historic permanent membership. Nigeria's active participation in both the G20 and the Voice of the Global South Summit underscored the collabo
The Democracy Forum (TDF) President Lord Bruce has said the UN's legitimacy continues to be threatened by the inequitable concentration of power in the hands of the five permanent members (P5) of the Security Council.
Emphasising on growing global support for India's permanent membership at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said that sometimes things are not given generously and one has to seize it.
Extending his support for India, the President of Timor-Leste, Jose Ramos-Horta, has said that he continues to advocate for India to become a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council.