Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov Bats for New Delhi, Backs India's Permanent UNSC Bid at UNGA
- Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov backed India’s candidacy for a permanent United Nations Security Council seat and supported broader representation for Asia, Africa, and Latin America.
- Lavrov opposed adding permanent seats for Western countries, particularly Germany and Japan.
- Mauritius, Portugal, and other countries supported India’s candidacy or broader Security Council reform.
- The Security Council has five permanent members with veto power, and reforms require approval from the General Assembly, member states, and all five permanent members.
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India's bid for permanent membership in the UNSC has received open support from Russia. Other countries have also expressed differing views on this issue in the UN General Assembly. Regarding changes to the Security Council, several countries have emphasized the need for greater representation.
Russia opposes new ‘Western seats’ on UN Security Council
He reiterated support for permanent seats for Brazil and India while meeting Africa's interests in line with the Ezulwini Consensus and Sirte DeclarationUNITED NATIONS, September 26. /TASS/. Western countries are "overrepresented" on the UN Security...
At UN, Russia Backs India's Bid For Permanent Security Council Seat
In his speech, he also cautioned against additional seats being allocated to Western countries. He specifically named Germany and Japan and claimed that they are "on the path to militarism and revanchism".
Russia backs India's permanent UNSC bid, says can't allocate more seats to West
Sergey Lavrov backed India and Brazil for permanent seats on the UN Security Council at the UNGA, while opposing any extra seats for Western countries. His remarks came as several countries renewed calls for a more representative Council, even as deadlock persisted over membership and the veto.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov bats for New Delhi, backs Indias permanent UNSC bid at UNGA - The Tribune
In a strong endorsement at the United Nations General Assembly, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov backed India's candidacy for a permanent seat on the UN Security Council, while strongly cautioning against expanding Western representation.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov bats for New Delhi, backs India's permanent UNSC bid at UNGA
In a strong endorsement at the United Nations General Assembly, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov backed India's candidacy for a permanent seat on the UN Security Council, while strongly cautioning against expanding Western representation.
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