"We will definitely get it": EAM S Jaishankar on permanent seat for India at UNSC

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar exuded confidence about India’s chances of securing a permanent seat in the United Nations Security Council (UNSC). At an event in Rajkot on Tuesday, he said, “We will definitely get it [permanent seat in the UNSC]. But nothing big is ever achieved without hard work.”

How are permanent UNSC members chosen

Jaishankar pointed out that the permanent members of the United Nations— China, France, the Russian Federation, the United Kingdom, and the United States— were decided when the international body was founded roughly 80 years ago. These nations had emerged as the victors following World War II.

Despite the number of member countries ballooning from just around 50 back then to 193 now, “these five nations have kept their control. It is strange that we have to ask them to give us their consent for a change. A few agree, a few others put forward their position with honesty, while others do something from behind,” Jaishankar said.

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He emphasised that there is a feeling in the world that India should get the position. “I see this feeling increasing every year,” he added.

India, G4 allies bidding for permanent seats

The G4 grouping comprising India, Japan, Germany, and Egypt, all support each others’ bids to become permanent UNSC members. Jaishankar is hopeful that the proposal that they have put forward before the UN will take matters forward.

For India’s permanent seat in the UNSC, the Union Minister said, “we must build pressure.”

Jaishankar also pointed out that there is a feeling in the world that the UN has weakened, pointing out recent instances that illustrate this. “There was a deadlock in the UN on the Ukraine war and no consensus was reached in the UN regarding Gaza. I think as this feeling increases, our chances of getting a permanent seat will increase,” he said.

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With inputs from agencies