Shimla: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday, reaffirmed India’s unwavering determination to secure permanent membership in the United Nations Security Council (UNSC). Jaishankar acknowledged the challenges, noting that current permanent members wield significant influence and may not readily support an expansion of the council’s membership.
EAM Jaishankar further underscored the intricate dynamics of global politics, citing ongoing negotiations among permanent members on issues such as Ukraine and Gaza, which impact the wider world. Despite these challenges, Jaishankar emphasised India’s relentless efforts to realize its goal of permanent UNSC membership.
“So, if we have to come, we will have to make everyone aware, putting pressure and persuading them, only then will we achieve our target,” EAM Jaishankar.
The External Affairs Minister highlighted India’s past decision regarding the opportunity to become a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), noting that 50 years ago, India had the chance but chose not to pursue it. He reflected on the government’s decision at the time, indicating that they did not perceive it as a priority.
He also pointed out that no elections are taking place at the United Nations regarding permanent members of the UN Security Council. “Today we are having elections here, but they have blocked the elections in the UN. If the polls don’t happen, how will it be decided? Their intention is to keep it blocked, and our intention is to keep exerting pressure…Today, we are number one in terms of population, fifth in terms of economy and will become third,” Jaishankar said.
Jaishankar affirmed that if there is strong leadership and a sense of self-confidence, then India would definitely move in the direction of a developed nation.
“If there is good leadership, a majority government, the vision of Modi ji, and if there is a sense of self-confidence in the country, a sense of nationalism, then this country can definitely move in the direction of developed India,” Jaishankar further said.
