India Gets Backing From 4 European Nations for Permanent UN Seat; Jaishankar Hails ‘Historic’ Meet
The four Central European countries also agreed with India to expand cooperation in technology, defence and trade, and to hold annual foreign-minister meetings.
- On Monday, the Visegrad Group —Poland, Hungary, Slovakia, and Czechia—backed India's bid for a permanent United Nations Security Council seat during their first foreign ministers' meeting in New York.
- Slovak Foreign Minister Juraj Blanar stated the four nations agree India, as a leader of the Global South and an emerging Indo-Pacific power, "must be at the table" as a permanent member.
- External Affairs Minister Jaishankar described the V4-India meeting as a "new historic occasion," with the parties agreeing to deepen defense, technology, and innovation cooperation while establishing an annual business forum.
- India has long sought comprehensive Security Council reform, having served as an elected member in 2021 and 2022, arguing the current structure fails to reflect modern global realities.
- Jaishankar recently launched India's campaign for a non-permanent UNSC term for 2028-29, as New Delhi continues pressing for structural changes to the multilateral security institution.
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V4 Nations Back India’s Push for Permanent UN Security Council Seat
India's push for a permanent seat at the United Nations Security Council has gained fresh diplomatic backing as four Central European countries expressed support for New Delhi's call to join the group of five veto-wielding members.Hungary, Poland, Slovakia and the Czech Republic - the four members of the regional Visegrad Group (V4) - have voiced support for India's Security Council bid during t
India gets backing from 4 European nations for permanent UN seat; Jaishankar hails ‘historic’ meet
Slovakia voiced support for India's permanent United Nations Security Council membership. This backing came during a significant Visegrad Group plus India meeting. India and the V4 nations agreed to enhance their political and economic ties. They also committed to strengthening cooperation in technology and defense sectors. Regular ministerial meetings and business forums will now be held annually.
Is India's UNSC push gaining momentum? Visegrad 4 countries back its permanent seat bid
The statement from Slovak Foreign Minister Juraj Blanár marks a clear expression of support from the four Central European countries as India continues to seek a larger role in the UN’s top decision-making body.
India gets support from 4 European nations for permanent UN Security Council seat
The Visegrad Group backed India's bid for a permanent UN Security Council seat at its first meeting with New Delhi. The endorsement adds to support for reform, but Charter changes and P5 differences still stand in the way.
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