India will prioritise rule-based maritime order, including safety of seafarers, at UNSC: Jaishankar
Jaishankar said India will push maritime security, peacekeeping and terror financing reforms while seeking a non-permanent seat for 2028-29.
- On Monday in New York, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar launched India's official campaign for a non-permanent United Nations Security Council seat for the 2028-29 term, titled "Shanti: Securing Holistic Advancement through Norms, Trust, Integrity."
- India asserts the 15-nation Security Council, established in 1945, remains unfit for the 21st century and does not reflect contemporary geopolitical realities. Jaishankar emphasized that reforms are essential to amplify the Global South's voice in global governance.
- Jaishankar outlined key priorities including countering terror financing and securing maritime commons. With 4,300 personnel deployed across 10 of the 11 active UN peacekeeping missions, he noted "few countries would have our experience in preparing peacekeeping to be future-ready."
- India will compete against Tajikistan for the sole Asia-Pacific seat during elections scheduled for June next year, occurring amid significant geopolitical shifts including the Ukraine war and Gaza conflict.
- Jaishankar will depart New York for Brussels on July 14-15 to attend the 3rd India-EU Trade and Technology Council meeting, advancing India's diplomatic push to position itself as a key player in global governance ahead of the 2027 General Assembly elections.
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India unveils campaign for UNSC seat; Hails Global South priorities
New York: India on July 14, Monday officially launched its campaign for the election as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for the 2028-29 term, with External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar outlining the country’s priorities, peacekeeping record and commitment to multilateralism. Launching India’s candidature at the UN headquarters, EAM Jaishankar said the move comes at a time when the world is facing growi…
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S. Jaishankar arrived in New York from the Gulf and left for Brussels and the EU-India Trade and Technology Council. The UNSC bid itself carries the same signature: India positions itself both as a power the West actively courts and as the self-described voice of the Global South.
India to prioritise maritime security during UNSC bid
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has affirmed India's commitment to ensuring issues like a free, open, and rule-based maritime order, seafarer safety, and countering terror financing receive due attention at the UN Security Council during its 2028-29 term.
Indian Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar officially launched India's campaign to become a non-permanent member of the UNSC for the 2028-29 term. Jaishankar launched India's campaign at an event attended by ambassadors, diplomats, and senior UN officials. "For too long, our efforts have been limited to addressing the symptoms of terrorism," the foreign minister said. "But unless we focus on weakening the financial and resource base of terrorism, we …
EAM Jaishankar launches UNSC 2028-29 campaign with Shanti theme at UN, why it matters
Jaishankar will also meet UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres later in the day. He had undertaken an official visit to Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait and Oman from July 5-10 and arrived in New York over the weekend.
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