India Calls for Urgent UNSC Reforms, Greater Global South Representation at UN Debate

"More Pressing Than Ever": India Calls For Overhaul Of UN Security Council Working Methods

A major focus of India's intervention was the role of elected, non-permanent council members.

India calls for urgent UNSC reforms, greater Global South representation at UN debate

India advocates for urgent UN Security Council reforms to reflect current global realities. The nation seeks expanded membership, especially for developing countries in the Global South. Discussions on working methods must integrate broader reform clusters and the veto issue. Transparency and equal access to information are crucial for all members. Troop contributing countries should influence peacekeeping decision-making processes.

India calls for urgent UNSC reforms, greater Global South representation at UN debate - The Tribune

Addressing the UNSC Open Debate on Working Methods, Charge d'Affaires of India's Permanent Mission to the UN, Ambassador Yojna Patel, said the need for reforming the Security Council was "more pronounced and pressing than ever before".

India Demands Urgent UNSC Reform And Greater Global South Representation

India has strongly reiterated its demand for urgent UNSC reforms, stressing that the Council must reflect present-day realities and give gre...

India calls for urgent reforms in UNSC to reflect present-day global realities – The Indian Awaaz

Last Updated on August 20, 2026 11:22 am by INDIAN AWAAZ AMN India has called for urgent reforms in the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), saying its structure and decision-making process must reflect present-day global realities and provide greater representation to developing countries. Speaking at a UNSC Open Debate on Working Methods, India’s Charge d’Affaires to the UN Yojna Patel said the need for reform is more pronounced and pressin…

Working Methods Open Debate

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